Born in 2021 (Reiwa 3 / 令和3年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Ox — 丑 (うし)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 辛丑
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
- N/A
※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
2021 Events
Politics & Economy
- PM Suga Announces Resignation - September 3, will not run in LDP leadership election
- Kishida Cabinet Launches - October 4, promotes “New Capitalism”
- LDP Maintains Majority in General Election - Voting held October 31
Society & Lifestyle
- Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics Held - Opens July 23, one year delayed, no spectators
- COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin - February 17, starting with healthcare workers
- Atami Mudslide Disaster - July 3, 27 dead in devastating landslide
- Princess Mako & Kei Komuro Wedding - October 26, leaves Imperial Family
- Semiconductor Shortage Worsens - Global supply chain disruption from pandemic
Sports & Entertainment
- Tokyo Olympics: Record 58 Medals - Gold in judo, wrestling, skateboarding
- Shohei Ohtani Wins AL MVP - Unanimous vote
- Yakult Swallows Win Japan Series - First championship in 20 years
- BTS Global Boom Continues - K-POP goes worldwide
- “Usseewa” Becomes Hit - Ado becomes social phenomenon
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