Born in 1964 (Showa 39)
Japanese eraShowa 39
Age now61 before birthday / 62 after
Kazoe age (2026)63
Zodiac甲辰 (きのえたつ)
People born in 1964 turn 62 on their birthday in 2026. 1964 is the Year of the Dragon (甲辰 (きのえたつ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1964
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1964 are in the same grade as those born from April 1963.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1964 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1964 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1971 (Showa 46) | April 1970 (Showa 45) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1977 (Showa 52) | April 1976 (Showa 51) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1980 (Showa 55) | March 1979 (Showa 54) |
| High school starts | April 1980 (Showa 55) | April 1979 (Showa 54) |
| High school graduation | March 1983 (Showa 58) | March 1982 (Showa 57) |
| University starts | April 1983 (Showa 58) | April 1982 (Showa 57) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1987 (Showa 62) | March 1986 (Showa 61) |
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 | 1988 (Kazoe age 25) 2005 (Kazoe age 42) 2024 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1982 (Kazoe age 19) 1996 (Kazoe age 33) 2000 (Kazoe age 37) 2024 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2024 (Reiwa 6) | 2024 (Reiwa 6) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2033 (Reiwa 15) | 2034 (Reiwa 16) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2040 (Reiwa 22) | 2041 (Reiwa 23) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2043 (Reiwa 25) | 2044 (Reiwa 26) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2051 (Reiwa 33) | 2052 (Reiwa 34) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2053 (Reiwa 35) | 2054 (Reiwa 36) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2062 (Reiwa 44) | 2063 (Reiwa 45) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2063 (Reiwa 45) | 2064 (Reiwa 46) |
Also born in the Year of the Dragon
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1964 in 2026?
They are 61 before their birthday and 62 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 63.
What is 1964 in the Japanese calendar?
1964 is Showa 39 (昭和39年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1964?
1964 is the Year of the Dragon, sign 甲辰 (きのえたつ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1964 take the previous sign.