Born in 1986 (Shōwa 61 / 昭和61年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Tiger — 寅 (とら)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 丙寅
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
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※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
1986 Events
Politics & Economy
- Chernobyl nuclear disaster - April 26, worst nuclear accident in history in Soviet Union
- Equal Employment Opportunity Law enforced - April 1, women’s advancement intensified
- Mt. Mihara eruption - November 21, major eruption on Izu Oshima. All islanders evacuated
Society & Lifestyle
- Space Shuttle Challenger explosion - January 28, exploded shortly after launch. 7 deaths
- Land and stock prices begin soaring - Bubble economy intensified
- Dragon Quest released - May 27, birth of national RPG
- “Utsurundesu” (disposable camera) released - Became big hit
- “New Human Species” becomes buzzword - Term for youth with different values
Sports & Entertainment
- Seibu Lions become Japan champions - Kiyohara Kazuhiro, Kudo Kimiyasu thrived
- Hanada brothers (Wakataka) join sumo - Later thrived as Wakanohana and Takanohana
- Tunnels’ popularity explodes - Dawn of new comedy era
- “Masquerade” wins Record Grand Prize - Shonentai won
- “Castle in the Sky” released - Miyazaki Hayao’s anime film
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