Born in 2017 (Heisei 29 / 平成29年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Rooster — 酉 (とり)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 丁酉
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
- N/A
※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
2017 Events
Politics & Economy
- Imperial Abdication Law Passed - June 9, enables Emperor’s abdication
- LDP Landslide in General Election - October 22, Party of Hope falters
- Conspiracy Law (Anti-Terror Law) Passed - June 15, revised Organized Crime Punishment Law
Society & Lifestyle
- Northern Kyushu Heavy Rains - July 5, 37 dead in Fukuoka and Oita
- Princess Mako’s Engagement Announced - September 3, to Kei Komuro (later postponed)
- Panda “Xiang Xiang” Born - June 12, first at Ueno Zoo in 5 years
- Premium Friday Starts - February 24, encouraging 3 PM departure from work
- “Instagrammable” & “Sontaku” Become Buzzwords - Reflecting social media era
Sports & Entertainment
- Ohtani’s Two-Way Play Makes Headlines - Moves from Nippon-Ham to MLB
- SoftBank Hawks Win Japan Series - Championship after 2-year gap
- Yoshihide Kiryu Runs 9.98 Seconds - First Japanese under 10 seconds
- Namie Amuro Announces Retirement - Will retire September 16, 2018
- “Koi” Wins Japan Record Award - Nogizaka46’s “Influencer”
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