Born in 1961 (Shōwa 36 / 昭和36年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Ox — 丑 (うし)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 辛丑
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
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※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
1961 Events
Politics & Economy
- Gagarin becomes first human in space - April 12, Soviet Union led space race
- Berlin Wall built - August 13, East and West Germany divided. Symbol of Cold War
- Ikeda Cabinet’s Income Doubling Plan in full swing - High economic growth at full throttle
Society & Lifestyle
- NHK morning serial TV drama begins - “My Daughter and I” was first. History of “Asadora” started
- Traffic deaths exceed 10,000 - Term “traffic war” was born
- Leisure boom - Bowling and golf became popular
- Instant food spreads - Instant culture before cup noodles
- Housing complex life becomes aspiration - Modern housing with 2DK and bath
Sports & Entertainment
- Giants become Japan champions - ON duo of Nagashima and Oh thrived
- Taiho promoted to yokozuna - Dawn of Hakuho Era
- NHK “Let’s Meet in Dreams” begins broadcasting - Sakamoto Kyu debuted “Ue wo Muite Arukou”
- Film “Yojimbo” released - Kurosawa Akira director, Mifune Toshiro starring
- Ueki Hitoshi “Suda-la Bushi” huge hit - Crazy Cats sensation
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