Born in 1926 (Taishō 15 / Shōwa 1 / 大正15年/昭和元年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Tiger — 寅 (とら)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 丙寅
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
- N/A
※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
1926 Events
Politics & Economy
- Emperor Taisho dies / Showa era begins - Died December 25. 47-year-old Crown Prince ascended, era changed to Showa
- Labor Dispute Act and Tenant Conciliation Act promulgated - Protection of workers’ and tenant farmers’ rights
- Wakatsuki Reijiro Cabinet formed - Kenseikai president became Prime Minister
Society & Lifestyle
- NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) established - Developed nationwide radio network
- Imperial Hotel Wright Wing - Main building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright became topic
- Urban modernization progresses - Cafes and dance halls thrived
- Economic recession deepens - Precursor to financial crisis
- Enpon boom - 1-yen complete works series became big hit
Sports & Entertainment
- Meiji Jingu Outer Garden Stadium completed - Predecessor to National Stadium
- Amsterdam Olympics qualifiers - Japanese athletes’ training progressed
- Period drama films at peak - Bando Tsumasaburo and Okochi Denjiro became two major stars
- Yokozuna Tsunenohana thrives in sumo - Bridged Taisho and Showa eras
- Takarazuka advances into Tokyo in earnest - Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre plans progressed
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