Born in 1985 (Shōwa 60 / 昭和60年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Ox — 丑 (うし)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 乙丑
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
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※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
1985 Events
Politics & Economy
- JAL jumbo jet crash - August 12, crashed on Mt. Osutaka. 520 deaths, worst single-aircraft accident in aviation history
- Plaza Accord - September 22, yen rose sharply from 240 yen per dollar for dollar correction
- NTT and JT privatized - Nippon Telegraph and Japan Tobacco became private companies
Society & Lifestyle
- Japan becomes world’s longest-lived nation - Average lifespan reaches world’s top
- Glico-Morinaga Case declared over - Fox-eyed man never arrested
- Tsukuba Science Expo - March 17-September 16, theme “Humans, Dwellings, Environment and Science/Technology”
- Famicom “Super Mario Bros.” released - History-changing game mega-hit
- Equal Employment Opportunity Law enacted - Enforced next year. Boosted women’s advancement
- Shoulder phone appears - Precursor to mobile phones (3kg!)
Sports & Entertainment
- Hanshin Tigers become Japan champions - First title in 21 years sent Kansai into frenzy
- Chiyonofuji’s overwhelming strength - Recorded most tournament wins of the year
- Onyanko Club huge boom - Exploded in popularity on “Yuyake Nyan Nyan”
- “Mi Amore” wins Record Grand Prize - Nakamori Akina won
- Yakushimaru Hiroko popular in “W no Higeki” - Active as idol actress
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