Born in 2020 (Reiwa 2 / 令和2年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Rat — 子 (ね)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 庚子
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
- N/A
※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
2020 Events
Politics & Economy
- COVID-19 Pandemic Spreads Globally - Originating in Wuhan, China. Japan confirms first case in January
- PM Shinzo Abe Announces Resignation - August, cites health issues. Longest-serving PM at 7 years 8 months
- Suga Cabinet Launches - Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga becomes PM, promoting “Self-help, Mutual aid, Public assistance”
Society & Lifestyle
- State of Emergency Declared - April 7, first declaration for 7 prefectures. Stay-home requests empty streets
- Remote Work & Online Classes Spread - To avoid “3 Cs” (closed spaces, crowds, close contact). Zoom becomes essential
- Mask Shortage & “Abenomask” Distribution - Masks disappear from stores. Government distributes cloth masks to all households
- ¥100,000 Special Cash Payment - Universal payment to all residents. Online application available
- Go To Travel Launches - Tourism support starts July. Repeatedly suspended and resumed amid outbreaks
Sports & Entertainment
- Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics Postponed - Historic first one-year delay due to pandemic
- “Demon Slayer” Becomes Social Phenomenon - Film grosses over ¥40 billion, becomes Japan’s highest-grossing film
- Sota Fujii Wins Kisei Title - Becomes youngest title holder at 17 years 11 months. Shogi boom reignites
- NiziU Debuts - Born from audition program. Jump rope dance from “Make you happy” goes viral
- Ken Shimura Dies - March 29, from COVID-19. Shock at sudden death of beloved comedian
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