Born in 1914 (Taishō 3 / 大正3年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Tiger — 寅 (とら)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 甲寅
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
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※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
1914 Events
Politics & Economy
- World War I breaks out - War began July 28. Japan declared war on Germany citing Anglo-Japanese Alliance
- Siemens Scandal - Bribery to naval officers exposed. Yamamoto cabinet resigned
- Battle of Tsingtao in WWI - Combat between Japan and Germany
Society & Lifestyle
- Tokyo Station opens - December 20, grand red brick station opened. Stood majestically as central terminal
- Sakurajima major eruption - January 12, massive eruption connected island to Osumi Peninsula. 58 deaths
- 10th anniversary of Trans-Siberian Railway completion - Increased importance as major Eurasia transportation artery
- Movie district forms in Ueno and Asakusa - Thrived as entertainment palaces
- Electric light adoption exceeds 50% in cities - Home modernization progressed
Sports & Entertainment
- Takarazuka Girls’ Opera first performance - April 1, history of Takarazuka Revue began
- Natsume Soseki publishes “Kokoro” - Serialized in Asahi Shimbun. Regarded as greatest work of modern Japanese literature
- National secondary school baseball tournament concept - Ideas that would lead to Koshien tournament emerged
- Kabuki and Bunraku thrive - Traditional performing arts remained healthy
- Serial action films appear in motion pictures - Action movies gained popularity
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