Born in 1925 (Taishō 14 / 大正14年)

Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Ox — 丑 (うし)

Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 乙丑

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

Universal Manhood Suffrage Law enacted - Voting rights to all men over 25. Voters quadrupled
Meiji Shrine Outer Garden completed - Sports facilities including Meiji Jingu Stadium developed
Japan-Soviet Basic Convention - Diplomatic relations with Soviet Union established

Radio broadcasting begins - March 22, Tokyo Broadcasting Station started test broadcasts. Regular broadcasts from July
Yamanote Line circular operation begins - Tokyo transportation became convenient. Current form established
Ginza Line subway construction begins - Construction of Asia’s first subway started
“King” magazine founded - Exceeded 1 million copies as mass entertainment magazine
Showa Modern blossoms - Mobo and moga gathered at cafes

Waseda-Keio match revived - Revived after 19 years. 100,000 packed Jingu Stadium
Tokyo Big6 Baseball League established - Golden age of student baseball
Takarazuka performs “Parisette” - Revue format became established
Peak era of silent films - Benshi narration enhanced movies
Prototype of Radio Calisthenics appears - Beginning of health promotion movement

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

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