Shōwa 63 (昭和63) — 1988 AD
Western Gregorian year
1988
history Shōwa 63 (昭和63)
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Year 1 of an era is often referred to as "Gannen" (元年) in historical documents.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.
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.
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Born in Shōwa 63 (昭和63)
37
years old
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Dragon (辰)
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Holidays in 1988
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2 holidaysFebruary
1 holiday-
Feb 11National holidays Thursday
National Foundation Day (建国記念の日)
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March
2 holidays-
Mar 20National holidays Sunday
Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日)
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Mar 21National holidays Monday
Substitute Holiday (振替休日)
April
1 holiday-
Apr 29National holidays Friday
Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日)
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May
3 holidaysSeptember
2 holidaysOctober
1 holiday-
Oct 10National holidays Monday
Health and Sports Day (体育の日)