Born in 1952 (Shōwa 27 / 昭和27年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Dragon — 辰 (たつ)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 壬辰
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
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※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
1952 Events
Politics & Economy
- Japan regains independence - April 28, San Francisco Peace Treaty took effect. 7 years of occupation ended
- May Day Incident - May 1, demonstrators and police clashed at Imperial Palace plaza
- Security Force established - Reorganized from Police Reserve Force. Step toward Self-Defense Forces
Society & Lifestyle
- Black-and-white TV broadcast preparation - NHK began experimental TV broadcasts
- Tokachi-oki Earthquake - March 4, M8.2 major earthquake. Damage in Hokkaido
- “What is Your Name” radio drama huge hit - Said to empty public baths with its popularity
- Aloha shirt boom - Liberation in postwar fashion
- Path to “No longer postwar” - Reconstruction progressed, living standards improved
Sports & Entertainment
- Helsinki Olympics - First postwar participation. Medals in wrestling and gymnastics
- Giants win Japan Series - Prelude to V9 dynasty
- Film “Ikiru” (To Live) released - Kurosawa Akira’s masterpiece
- “Apple Chase” huge hit - Misora Hibari’s representative song
- Tezuka Osamu begins “Astro Boy” serialization - Symbol of postwar manga
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