Born in 1915 (Taishō 4 / 大正4年)

Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Rabbit — 卯 (う)

Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 乙卯

Learn More: Chinese Zodiac (Eto/干支) · Japanese Era (Gengō/元号) · Fiscal Year (Nendo/年度) · Unlucky Ages (Yakudoshi/厄年) · Counting Age (Kazoedoshi/数え年) · Longevity Celebrations (Chōju Iwai/長寿祝い) · Shichi-Go-San (七五三)

Events & Milestones This Year

※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1

Diplomatic negotiations with China - Treaty negotiations conducted between both countries
Industrial production expands - Manufacturing grew rapidly due to war-driven exports
Wartime boom begins - Exports to Europe increased, bringing prosperity. “Narikin” (nouveau riche) emerged

First National Secondary School Baseball Tournament - Held in August at Toyonaka Stadium. Beginning of what would become Koshien
Akutagawa Ryunosuke publishes “Rashomon” - Emerged in literary world as new writer
Telephone adoption accelerates - Became necessity for businesses and wealthy
Department stores become accessible - Phrase “Imperial Theatre today, Mitsukoshi tomorrow” became popular
Western food and cafe culture spreads - Western-style eating habits penetrated urban areas

National Secondary School Baseball Tournament (precursor to Summer Koshien) begins - High school baseball history started
Film “Katyusha’s Song” huge hit - Theme song sung by Matsui Sumako became wildly popular
Takarazuka Girls’ Opera gains popularity - Captivated audiences with revue format
Tochigiyama rises in sumo - Future grand champion emerged
Asakusa Rokku becomes entertainment palace - Movie theaters and theaters lined up

※ Adjust for gap years, repeating grades, or leave of absence

※ Those born Jan 1 - Apr 1 (early-born) enter school one year earlier