Born in 1953 (Showa 28)
Japanese eraShowa 28
Age now72 before birthday / 73 after
Kazoe age (2026)74
Zodiac癸巳 (みずのとみ)
People born in 1953 turn 73 on their birthday in 2026. 1953 is the Year of the Snake (癸巳 (みずのとみ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1953
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1953 are in the same grade as those born from April 1952.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1953 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1953 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1960 (Showa 35) | April 1959 (Showa 34) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1966 (Showa 41) | April 1965 (Showa 40) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1969 (Showa 44) | March 1968 (Showa 43) |
| High school starts | April 1969 (Showa 44) | April 1968 (Showa 43) |
| High school graduation | March 1972 (Showa 47) | March 1971 (Showa 46) |
| University starts | April 1972 (Showa 47) | April 1971 (Showa 46) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1976 (Showa 51) | March 1975 (Showa 50) |
Assumes no repeated or skipped years. For an exact date of birth, use the school year calculator.
Yakudoshi (unlucky years)
| Main unlucky years | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Man | 1977 (Kazoe age 25) 1994 (Kazoe age 42) 2013 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1971 (Kazoe age 19) 1985 (Kazoe age 33) 1989 (Kazoe age 37) 2013 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2013 (Heisei 25) | 2013 (Heisei 25) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2022 (Reiwa 4) | 2023 (Reiwa 5) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2029 (Reiwa 11) | 2030 (Reiwa 12) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2032 (Reiwa 14) | 2033 (Reiwa 15) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2040 (Reiwa 22) | 2041 (Reiwa 23) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2042 (Reiwa 24) | 2043 (Reiwa 25) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2051 (Reiwa 33) | 2052 (Reiwa 34) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2052 (Reiwa 34) | 2053 (Reiwa 35) |
Also born in the Year of the Snake
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1953 in 2026?
They are 72 before their birthday and 73 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 74.
What is 1953 in the Japanese calendar?
1953 is Showa 28 (昭和28年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1953?
1953 is the Year of the Snake, sign 癸巳 (みずのとみ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1953 take the previous sign.