Born in 2000 (Heisei 12 / 平成12年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Dragon — 辰 (たつ)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 庚辰
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
- N/A
※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
2000 Events
Politics & Economy
- Kyushu-Okinawa Summit held - July, G8 leaders gathered in Okinawa
- PM Obuchi Keizo collapses from stroke - April 2, died May 14
- Mori Yoshiro Cabinet formed - Criticized for “Divine Nation” remarks
Society & Lifestyle
- Y2K passes safely - Year changed without major chaos
- New 2000 yen bill issued - Released for Okinawa Summit commemoration
- Snow Brand mass food poisoning - Over 10,000 affected by low-fat milk
- Miyakejima volcanic eruption forces island evacuation - 4.5 years of evacuation from September
- BS digital broadcasting begins - Started December 1
Sports & Entertainment
- Sydney Olympics - Takahashi Naoko wins marathon gold. Tamura Ryoko also wins gold
- Giants win Japan Series in ON showdown - Nagashima’s Giants beat Oh’s Daiei Hawks
- Ichiro announces MLB challenge - Transfer from Orix
- SMAP “Lion Heart” becomes huge hit - Drama theme song
- Hamasaki Ayumi at peak - Reigned as diva of Heisei
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