What year is it in Heisei? Japan age finder & holiday calendar

Shōwa 59 is year 1984

People born in this year are 39 years old.

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Shōwa (昭和) was the era before Heisei (平成). It started on Dec 25th, 1926, following the death of the Emperor Taisho. You can read more on Wikipedia or keep browsing on this site with the following links.

Quick Year & Age Chart

Year Local Year Age Sexagenary Cycle Chinese Zodiac
1979 Shōwa 54 44 hitsuji Goat
1980 Shōwa 55 43 saru Monkey
1981 Shōwa 56 42 tori Rooster
1982 Shōwa 57 41 inu Dog
1983 Shōwa 58 40 i Pig
1984 Shōwa 59 39 ne Rat
1985 Shōwa 60 38 ushi Ox
1986 Shōwa 61 37 tora Tiger
1987 Shōwa 62 36 u Rabbit
1988 Shōwa 63 35 tatsu Dragon