Born in 2003 (Heisei 15 / 平成15年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Sheep — 未 (ひつじ)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 癸未
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
- N/A
※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
2003 Events
Politics & Economy
- Iraq War begins - March 20, US forces began military operations in Iraq
- SDF Iraq dispatch decided - December, dispatched for reconstruction support
- Democratic Party makes gains in general election - Arrival of two-party era
Society & Lifestyle
- SARS epidemic - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome spread worldwide
- Digital terrestrial broadcasting begins - December 1, in 3 major metropolitan areas
- Roppongi Hills opens - April 25, new Tokyo landmark
- Japan Post Corporation established - April 1, first step toward postal privatization
- Personal Information Protection Law enacted - Legal framework for privacy protection
Sports & Entertainment
- Hanshin Tigers win pennant after 18 years - Manager Hoshino Senichi achieves long-awaited dream
- Matsui Hideki thrives with Yankees - Peak era of Japanese MLB players
- Takanohana retires - Heisei’s great yokozuna with 22 championships leaves sumo
- “The Only Flower in the World” huge hit - SMAP’s signature song
- “Spirited Away” wins Academy Award - Best Animated Feature 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