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Meiji 38 (明治38) — 1905 AD

Western Gregorian year

1905

history Meiji 38 (明治38)

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Year 1 of an era is often referred to as "Gannen" (元年) in historical documents.

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Overlapping years

Transition years contain months from two different eras (e.g. 1989 = Shōwa 64 / Heisei 1).

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Historical context

The Japanese era system (gengō) has been used since the 7th century — one of the longest continuously used reign-name systems in the world.

Kare-sansui zen garden, Ryōan-ji, Kyoto

Historical context

The Japanese era system (gengō) has been used since the 7th century — one of the longest continuously used reign-name systems in the world.

Photo: DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Born in Meiji 38 (明治38)

120

years old

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Zodiac

Snake (巳)

Zodiac year

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