Born in 2019 (Heisei 31 / Reiwa 1 / 平成31年/令和元年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Boar — 亥 (い)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 己亥
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
- N/A
※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
2019 Events
Politics & Economy
- Reiwa Era Begins - May 1, new Emperor ascends throne, starting Reiwa era
- Consumption Tax Raised to 10% - October 1, with reduced tax rate system
- Enthronement Ceremony & Daijosai - October 22 & November 14, Imperial succession events
Society & Lifestyle
- Kyoto Animation Arson Attack - July 18, 36 killed in devastating fire
- Typhoons 15 & 19 Cause Major Damage - Chiba mass blackout, Chikuma River breach in Nagano
- Shuri Castle Burns - October 31, Okinawa’s symbol destroyed by fire
- Yoshimoto Kogyo “Dark Business” Scandal - Comedians’ ties to antisocial forces
- Stricter Penalties for Aggressive Driving - Following Joban Expressway incident
Sports & Entertainment
- Japan Reaches Rugby World Cup Quarterfinals - “ONE TEAM” becomes buzzword of the year
- Ichiro Retires - March 21, ends career at 45
- Hinako Shibuno Wins Women’s British Open - First Japanese major winner in 42 years
- Arashi Announces Hiatus - Will pause activities at end of 2020
- “Pretender” Becomes Hit - Official Hige Dandism breaks out
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