Born in 1963 (Showa 38)
Japanese eraShowa 38
Age now62 before birthday / 63 after
Kazoe age (2026)64
Zodiac癸卯 (みずのとう)
People born in 1963 turn 63 on their birthday in 2026. 1963 is the Year of the Rabbit (癸卯 (みずのとう)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1963
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1963 are in the same grade as those born from April 1962.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1963 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1963 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1970 (Showa 45) | April 1969 (Showa 44) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1976 (Showa 51) | April 1975 (Showa 50) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1979 (Showa 54) | March 1978 (Showa 53) |
| High school starts | April 1979 (Showa 54) | April 1978 (Showa 53) |
| High school graduation | March 1982 (Showa 57) | March 1981 (Showa 56) |
| University starts | April 1982 (Showa 57) | April 1981 (Showa 56) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1986 (Showa 61) | March 1985 (Showa 60) |
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 | 1987 (Kazoe age 25) 2004 (Kazoe age 42) 2023 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1981 (Kazoe age 19) 1995 (Kazoe age 33) 1999 (Kazoe age 37) 2023 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2023 (Reiwa 5) | 2023 (Reiwa 5) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2032 (Reiwa 14) | 2033 (Reiwa 15) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2039 (Reiwa 21) | 2040 (Reiwa 22) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2042 (Reiwa 24) | 2043 (Reiwa 25) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2050 (Reiwa 32) | 2051 (Reiwa 33) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2052 (Reiwa 34) | 2053 (Reiwa 35) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2061 (Reiwa 43) | 2062 (Reiwa 44) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2062 (Reiwa 44) | 2063 (Reiwa 45) |
Also born in the Year of the Rabbit
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1963 in 2026?
They are 62 before their birthday and 63 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 64.
What is 1963 in the Japanese calendar?
1963 is Showa 38 (昭和38年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1963?
1963 is the Year of the Rabbit, sign 癸卯 (みずのとう). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1963 take the previous sign.