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

Shōwa 62 is year 1987

People born in this year are 38 years old.

See also:
Shōwa 1
Shōwa 61
Shōwa 63

Public Holidays:
1986
1987
1988

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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
1982	Shōwa 57	43	inu	Dog
1983	Shōwa 58	42	i	Pig
1984	Shōwa 59	41	ne	Rat
1985	Shōwa 60	40	ushi	Ox
1986	Shōwa 61	39	tora	Tiger
1987	Shōwa 62	38	u	Rabbit
1988	Shōwa 63	37	tatsu	Dragon
1989	Heisei 1	36	mi	Snake
1990	Heisei 2	35	uma	Horse
1991	Heisei 3	34	hitsuji	Goat

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