Born in 2022 (Reiwa 4 / 令和4年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Tiger — 寅 (とら)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 壬寅
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
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※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
2022 Events
Politics & Economy
- Former PM Shinzo Abe Dies - July 8, shot during street speech in Nara
- Queen Elizabeth II Dies - September 8, British monarch dies at 96 after 70-year reign
- Yen Plummets - Hits 150 yen per dollar in October, lowest in 32 years
Society & Lifestyle
- Russia Invades Ukraine - February 24, invasion war shakes international order
- Shiretoko Tour Boat Sinking - April 23, 26 dead or missing
- Power Shortage Warnings - Summer conservation requests due to tight electricity supply
- Price Hikes Continue - Wave of increases for energy and food
- My Number Card Push - My Number Points Campaign Phase 2
Sports & Entertainment
- Beijing Winter Olympics - Ayumu Hirano wins snowboard gold. Women’s curling takes silver
- Japan Beats Germany, Spain at FIFA World Cup - Moriyasu’s team reaches Round of 16
- Orix Wins Japan Series - First championship in 26 years
- Munetaka Murakami Hits 56 Home Runs - Ties Japanese record
- “Zankyo Sanka” Hits Big - Aimer’s Demon Slayer theme
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