Born in 2023 (Reiwa 5 / 令和5年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Rabbit — 卯 (う)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 癸卯
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
- N/A
※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
2023 Events
Politics & Economy
- Hiroshima G7 Summit - May, nuclear disarmament discussed in atomic bomb site. Zelensky attends
- Invoice System Begins - October 1, qualified invoice retention method for consumption tax
- Johnny & Associates Abuse Scandal - Founder’s sexual abuse becomes major social issue. Agency renamed
Society & Lifestyle
- Inflation Continues - Wave of price increases for electricity, gas, and food
- COVID-19 Downgraded to Category 5 - May 8, reclassified under infectious disease law
- “Yami-Baito” (Dark Part-time Jobs) Problem Worsens - SNS recruitment leads to multiple robbery cases
- Big Motor Insurance Fraud - Fraudulent insurance claims exposed
- ChatGPT Boom - Generative AI spreads through society
Sports & Entertainment
- Japan Wins WBC - Shohei Ohtani named tournament MVP
- Hanshin Tigers Win First Japan Series in 38 Years - “A.R.E.” achieved
- Ohtani Wins Home Run Title - First Japanese player in MLB
- Sota Fujii Achieves Historic Eight Titles - Rewrites shogi history
- YOASOBI “Idol” Global Hit - Oshi no Ko theme song
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