Born in 1983 (Shōwa 58 / 昭和58年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Boar — 亥 (い)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 癸亥
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
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※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
1983 Events
Politics & Economy
- Lockheed trial: Former PM Tanaka found guilty - 4-year prison sentence, 500 million yen fine. Conclusion of historic corruption case
- PM Nakasone visits US - Built “Ron-Yasu” relationship with President Reagan. Strengthened Japan-US alliance
- Yen appreciation progresses - Dollar fell to 230 yen range. Export industry impact feared
Society & Lifestyle
- Tokyo Disneyland opens - April 15, opened in Urayasu. Great success with over 10 million visitors in first year
- Famicom (NES) released - Nintendo released at 14,800 yen. Changed home gaming history
- Nihonkai-Chubu Earthquake - M7.7 earthquake off Akita. Tragedy of elementary school students killed by tsunami during field trip
- Korean Air Lines Flight 007 shot down - Civilian plane shot down over Soviet airspace, 269 died. 28 Japanese passengers among victims
- Word processors begin spreading - Dedicated word processors introduced in offices. From handwriting to typing
Sports & Entertainment
- NHK Asadora “Oshin” becomes social phenomenon - Recorded 62.9% peak rating. Broadcast overseas, became worldwide hit
- Nakamori Akina “Second Love” huge hit - Golden age of 80s idols. Split popularity with Matsuda Seiko
- Chiyonofuji dominates sumo as yokozuna - Popular with “Wolf” nickname. Reigned as small but mighty champion
- Film “Nankyoku Monogatari” (Antarctica) huge hit - Taro and Jiro true story. 11 billion yen box office hit
- YMO (Yellow Magic Orchestra) disbands - Technopop pioneers disbanded. Major influence on music scene
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