Born in 1954 (Showa 29)
Japanese eraShowa 29
Age now71 before birthday / 72 after
Kazoe age (2026)73
Zodiac甲午 (きのえうま)
People born in 1954 turn 72 on their birthday in 2026. 1954 is the Year of the Horse (甲午 (きのえうま)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1954
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1954 are in the same grade as those born from April 1953.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1954 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1954 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1961 (Showa 36) | April 1960 (Showa 35) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1967 (Showa 42) | April 1966 (Showa 41) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1970 (Showa 45) | March 1969 (Showa 44) |
| High school starts | April 1970 (Showa 45) | April 1969 (Showa 44) |
| High school graduation | March 1973 (Showa 48) | March 1972 (Showa 47) |
| University starts | April 1973 (Showa 48) | April 1972 (Showa 47) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1977 (Showa 52) | March 1976 (Showa 51) |
Assumes no repeated or skipped years. For an exact date of birth, use the school year calculator.
Yakudoshi (unlucky years)
| Main unlucky years | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Man | 1978 (Kazoe age 25) 1995 (Kazoe age 42) 2014 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1972 (Kazoe age 19) 1986 (Kazoe age 33) 1990 (Kazoe age 37) 2014 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2014 (Heisei 26) | 2014 (Heisei 26) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2023 (Reiwa 5) | 2024 (Reiwa 6) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2030 (Reiwa 12) | 2031 (Reiwa 13) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2033 (Reiwa 15) | 2034 (Reiwa 16) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2041 (Reiwa 23) | 2042 (Reiwa 24) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2043 (Reiwa 25) | 2044 (Reiwa 26) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2052 (Reiwa 34) | 2053 (Reiwa 35) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2053 (Reiwa 35) | 2054 (Reiwa 36) |
Also born in the Year of the Horse
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1954 in 2026?
They are 71 before their birthday and 72 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 73.
What is 1954 in the Japanese calendar?
1954 is Showa 29 (昭和29年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1954?
1954 is the Year of the Horse, sign 甲午 (きのえうま). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1954 take the previous sign.