Japanese calendar toolsEra years, zodiac, age and customs by birth year

Today is 2026 (Reiwa 8) in the Japanese calendar. 2026 is the Year of the Horse (丙午).

Japanese forms, contracts and official documents often use the Japanese era calendar (和暦 wareki) instead of Western years, and many customs depend on your birth year. These free calculators work right in your browser.

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