Born in 2016 (Heisei 28 / 平成28年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Monkey — 申 (さる)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 丙申
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
- N/A
※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
2016 Events
Politics & Economy
- Emperor Expresses “Feelings” - August 8, hints at desire to abdicate
- Kumamoto Earthquakes - April 14 & 16, two intensity-7 quakes. 50 dead
- Pro-Amendment Forces Win 2/3 in Upper House - LDP dominant victory
Society & Lifestyle
- Pokémon GO Launches - July 22, location-based game becomes social phenomenon
- Sagamihara Disability Facility Attack - July 26, 19 killed in worst postwar massacre
- Tsukiji Market Relocation Delayed - Move to Toyosu postponed
- Hokkaido Shinkansen Opens - March 26, Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
- SMAP Announces Disbandment - Will break up on December 31
Sports & Entertainment
- Rio Olympics - Record 41 medals. Success in gymnastics, judo, wrestling
- Nippon-Ham Fighters Win Japan Series - Ohtani shines as two-way player
- Hiroshima Carp Win First League Title in 25 Years - Hiroki Kuroda and team excel
- “Koi” Becomes Massive Hit - Gen Hoshino’s “Koi Dance” becomes phenomenon
- “Your Name” Becomes Massive Hit - Makoto Shinkai film grosses over ¥25 billion
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