Born in 1932 (Shōwa 7 / 昭和7年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Monkey — 申 (さる)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 壬申
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
- N/A
※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
1932 Events
Politics & Economy
- Manchukuo established - March 1, founded with Puyi (last Qing emperor) as regent
- May 15 Incident - Navy young officers assassinated PM Inukai Tsuyoshi
- Japan heads toward League of Nations withdrawal - Became isolated following Lytton Commission report
Society & Lifestyle
- Shanghai Incident - January, military clash occurred in Shanghai
- Shirokiya Department Store fire - December 16, 14 deaths. Triggered women wearing underwear
- Chaplin visits Japan - Visited in May, became topic. Coincided with May 15 Incident
- Slight recovery from recession - Economy recovered with military demand
- National Defense Women’s Association formed - Women’s group supporting home front
Sports & Entertainment
- Los Angeles Olympics - Gold medal rush in swimming. Era of Japan as “swimming kingdom”
- Dai Nippon Tokyo Baseball Club preparation - Predecessor of Yomiuri Giants
- Film “I Was Born, But…” released - Ozu Yasujiro’s masterpiece
- “Longing for Shadows” huge hit - Koga Masao’s famous composition
- 10th anniversary of radio broadcasting - NHK established nationwide network
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