Born in 1907 (Meiji 40 / 明治40年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Sheep — 未 (ひつじ)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 丁未
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
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※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
1907 Events
Politics & Economy
- Franco-Japanese & Russo-Japanese Agreements signed - Promoted cooperative diplomacy with great powers. Confirmed interests in Manchuria and Mongolia
- Financial crisis occurs - Post-Russo-Japanese War recession. Stock and commodity markets crashed
- Imperial Defense Policy formulated - First systematic formulation of national defense policy
Society & Lifestyle
- Ashio Copper Mine pollution continues - Tanaka Shozo led protests. Became Japan’s first environmental issue
- Compulsory education extended to 6 years - Elementary school extended from 4 to 6 years. School enrollment improved
- “The Quilt” published - Tayama Katai’s naturalist literature. Pioneered the I-novel genre
- Tokyo Station construction planning begins - Designed by Tatsuno Kingo. Modern terminal station project
- Electric lighting spreads - Transition from oil lamps to electric lights progressed in urban areas
Sports & Entertainment
- Takarazuka hot springs opens - Would later become the birthplace of Takarazuka Revue
- Kokugikan arena planning - Decision made to build permanent sumo venue in Ryogoku
- Early signs of Asakusa Opera - Western music began spreading to the masses
- Sumo remains popular - Golden age of Hitachiyama and Umegatani
- Bicycle racing begins - Bicycle races, precursor to keirin, held in various locations
School Enrollment & Graduation Chart
※ Adjust for gap years, repeating grades, or leave of absence
※ Those born Jan 1 - Apr 1 (early-born) enter school one year earlier