Born in 2012 (Heisei 24 / 平成24年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Dragon — 辰 (たつ)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 壬辰
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
- N/A
※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
2012 Events
Politics & Economy
- Second Abe Shinzo Cabinet formed - December 26, LDP regains power
- PM Noda dissolves Lower House - November 16, decides after “dissolving soon” remarks
- Senkaku Islands nationalized - September 11, Japan-China relations further strained
Society & Lifestyle
- Tokyo Skytree opens - May 22, world’s tallest broadcasting tower at 634m
- Yamanaka Shinya wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine - For iPS cell research
- Sasago Tunnel ceiling collapse - December 2, 9 deaths
- Annular solar eclipse excitement across Japan - Observed morning of May 21 along Pacific coast
- LINE spreads rapidly - Changes youth communication
Sports & Entertainment
- London Olympics - Record 38 medals. Uchimura Kohei wins gymnastics gold
- Giants become Japan champions - Third consecutive Japan Series appearance
- AKB48 General Election makes news - Oshima Yuko ranks #1
- EXILE TRIBE breaks through - Sandaime J Soul Brothers and others
- “Wild, right?” becomes buzzword - Comedian Sugichan’s catchphrase
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