Born in 1944 (Shōwa 19 / 昭和19年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Monkey — 申 (さる)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 甲申
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
- N/A
※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
1944 Events
Politics & Economy
- Saipan falls - July 7, absolute defense perimeter collapsed. Mainland air raids became reality
- Tojo Cabinet resigns - July 18, resigned taking responsibility for worsening war situation
- Battle of Leyte Gulf - October, Combined Fleet suffered devastating blow
Society & Lifestyle
- School children evacuation begins - Urban children evacuated collectively to countryside
- B-29 mainland air raids intensify - From November, major cities like Tokyo became targets
- Women’s labor mobilization - Women also worked in munitions factories
- 100 million armed citizens - Bamboo spear training conducted everywhere
- Food situation worsens further - Rations also became irregular
Sports & Entertainment
- Professional baseball effectively suspended - Almost all players deployed
- Film production drastically reduced - Film shortage and controls
- “Cherry Blossoms of the Same Class” spreads - Sung by soldiers as military song
- Entertainment almost disappeared - Daily life dominated by war
- Radio centered on war reports - Air raid warnings frequent
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