Born in 2011 (Heisei 23 / 平成23年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Rabbit — 卯 (う)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 辛卯
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
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※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
2011 Events
Politics & Economy
- Great East Japan Earthquake - March 11 at 14:46, M9.0 massive earthquake and tsunami devastate Tohoku. About 22,000 dead or missing
- Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident - Cooling functions lost due to tsunami. Hydrogen explosions occur, worst nuclear disaster in history
- Noda Yoshihiko Cabinet formed - Following PM Kan’s resignation, becomes DPJ’s third PM
Society & Lifestyle
- Rolling blackouts implemented - Power shortages from nuclear plant shutdowns cause planned outages in Tokyo area. Energy conservation awareness rises
- “Kizuna” (Bonds) becomes Kanji of the Year - Earthquake reaffirms importance of human connections
- Full transition to digital terrestrial broadcasting - July 24, analog broadcasting ends except for 3 Tohoku prefectures
- LINE service begins - Developed after earthquake. Rapidly grows as free calling app with read receipts
- Raw beef yukhoe food poisoning - Mass food poisoning at BBQ chain. Raw meat regulations strengthened
Sports & Entertainment
- Nadeshiko Japan wins Women’s World Cup - First victory. Gave courage to post-earthquake Japan
- AKB48 becomes national idol - “Flying Get” etc. huge hits. General election becomes phenomenon
- Smartphones spread rapidly - iPhone and Android become mainstream. Twitter usage expands
- “Marumo no Okite” huge hit - Child actor duo Ashida Mana and Suzuki Fuku become popular. Insert song also hits
- SoftBank becomes Japan champions - Beats Chunichi in Japan Series. Manager Akiyama Koji
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