Born in 1959 (Showa 34)
Japanese eraShowa 34
Age now66 before birthday / 67 after
Kazoe age (2026)68
Zodiac己亥 (つちのとい)
People born in 1959 turn 67 on their birthday in 2026. 1959 is the Year of the Boar (己亥 (つちのとい)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1959
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1959 are in the same grade as those born from April 1958.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1959 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1959 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1966 (Showa 41) | April 1965 (Showa 40) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1972 (Showa 47) | April 1971 (Showa 46) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1975 (Showa 50) | March 1974 (Showa 49) |
| High school starts | April 1975 (Showa 50) | April 1974 (Showa 49) |
| High school graduation | March 1978 (Showa 53) | March 1977 (Showa 52) |
| University starts | April 1978 (Showa 53) | April 1977 (Showa 52) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1982 (Showa 57) | March 1981 (Showa 56) |
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 | 1983 (Kazoe age 25) 2000 (Kazoe age 42) 2019 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1977 (Kazoe age 19) 1991 (Kazoe age 33) 1995 (Kazoe age 37) 2019 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2019 (Heisei 31 / Reiwa 1) | 2019 (Heisei 31 / Reiwa 1) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2028 (Reiwa 10) | 2029 (Reiwa 11) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2035 (Reiwa 17) | 2036 (Reiwa 18) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2038 (Reiwa 20) | 2039 (Reiwa 21) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2046 (Reiwa 28) | 2047 (Reiwa 29) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2048 (Reiwa 30) | 2049 (Reiwa 31) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2057 (Reiwa 39) | 2058 (Reiwa 40) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2058 (Reiwa 40) | 2059 (Reiwa 41) |
Also born in the Year of the Boar
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1959 in 2026?
They are 66 before their birthday and 67 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 68.
What is 1959 in the Japanese calendar?
1959 is Showa 34 (昭和34年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1959?
1959 is the Year of the Boar, sign 己亥 (つちのとい). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1959 take the previous sign.