Born in 2001 (Heisei 13 / 平成13年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Snake — 巳 (み)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 辛巳
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
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※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
2001 Events
Politics & Economy
- September 11 attacks (9/11) - September 11, coordinated terrorist attacks in New York and others. About 3,000 killed
- Koizumi Junichiro Cabinet formed - April 26, overwhelming popularity with “I’ll destroy the LDP”
- Princess Aiko born - December 1, first daughter born to Crown Prince
Society & Lifestyle
- Osaka Ikeda Elementary School massacre - June 8, tragedy where 8 children were killed
- Universal Studios Japan opens - March 31, opened in Osaka
- Tokyo DisneySea opens - September 4, new park at TDR
- iPod released - October 23, changed how people listen to music
- Year one of Broadband - ADSL began to spread
Sports & Entertainment
- Ichiro excels in MLB - Batting champion, stolen base leader, MVP
- “Spirited Away” released - 30.8 billion yen box office, #1 Japanese film of all time
- Noyori Ryoji wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry - For asymmetric catalysis
- “Can You Keep A Secret?” huge hit - Utada Hikaru
- “Tomorrow’s Song” revival hit - Yoshimoto comedian version
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