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Japanese Era Converter (Reiwa, Heisei, Shōwa)
Convert Western years to Japanese era years – Reiwa, Heisei, Shōwa, Taishō and Meiji – and back.
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Japanese era years
| Gregorian (A.D.) | Japanese era |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Reiwa 2 |
| 2021 | Reiwa 3 |
| 2022 | Reiwa 4 |
| 2023 | Reiwa 5 |
| 2024 | Reiwa 6 |
| 2025 | Reiwa 7 |
| 2026 | Reiwa 8 |
| 2027 | Reiwa 9 |
| 2028 | Reiwa 10 |
| 2029 | Reiwa 11 |
| 2030 | Reiwa 12 |
| 2031 | Reiwa 13 |
| 2032 | Reiwa 14 |
| 2033 | Reiwa 15 |
| 2034 | Reiwa 16 |
Japanese era names
Japan counts years by imperial era (gengō) as well as the Western calendar. The current era, Reiwa, began on 1 May 2019 – so 2026 is Reiwa 8. Before that came Heisei (1989–2019), Shōwa (1926–1989), Taishō (1912–1926) and Meiji (1868–1912). Era years are used on official forms, driving licences and coins.
Frequently asked questions
What year is Reiwa 8?
Reiwa 8 is 2026. Add 2018 to a Reiwa year to get the Western year.
How do I convert Heisei to Western years?
Add 1988 to the Heisei year. Heisei 1 was 1989 and Heisei 31 ended on 30 April 2019.
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