Reiwa 5 (令和5) — 2023 AD

Calculation tip

Year 1 of an era is often referred to as "Gannen" (元年) in historical documents.

Overlapping years

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

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.

Born in Reiwa 5 (令和5)

2

years old

Zodiac

Rabbit (卯)

Zodiac year