Born in 1989 (Shōwa 64 / Heisei 1 / 昭和64年/平成元年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Snake — 巳 (み)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 己巳
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
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※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
1989 Events
Politics & Economy
- Emperor Showa dies / Heisei era begins - Died January 7. Showa 64 lasted only 7 days
- Consumption tax starts - April 1, started at 3% rate
- Berlin Wall falls - November 9, symbolic event ending Cold War
Society & Lifestyle
- Tezuka Osamu dies - February 9, “God of Manga” passed away at 60
- Nikkei average hits all-time high - December 29, 38,915 yen. Peak of bubble
- Yokohama Bay Bridge opens - September 27, became symbol of Yokohama Port
- Game Boy released - April 21, portable gaming revolution
- Makuhari Messe opens - October 9, large convention facility in Chiba
Sports & Entertainment
- Yokozuna Chiyonofuji still strong - Thrived as first yokozuna of Heisei
- Kintetsu Buffaloes miss championship - Narrowly lost in “10.19” doubleheader
- Misora Hibari dies - June 24, national singer passed away at 52
- “Lonely Tropical Fish” wins Record Grand Prize - Wink won
- Princess Princess “Diamonds” huge hit - Girls band popularity
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