Born in 1962 (Showa 37)
Japanese eraShowa 37
Age now63 before birthday / 64 after
Kazoe age (2026)65
Zodiac壬寅 (みずのえとら)
People born in 1962 turn 64 on their birthday in 2026. 1962 is the Year of the Tiger (壬寅 (みずのえとら)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1962
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1962 are in the same grade as those born from April 1961.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1962 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1962 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1969 (Showa 44) | April 1968 (Showa 43) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1975 (Showa 50) | April 1974 (Showa 49) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1978 (Showa 53) | March 1977 (Showa 52) |
| High school starts | April 1978 (Showa 53) | April 1977 (Showa 52) |
| High school graduation | March 1981 (Showa 56) | March 1980 (Showa 55) |
| University starts | April 1981 (Showa 56) | April 1980 (Showa 55) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1985 (Showa 60) | March 1984 (Showa 59) |
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 | 1986 (Kazoe age 25) 2003 (Kazoe age 42) 2022 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1980 (Kazoe age 19) 1994 (Kazoe age 33) 1998 (Kazoe age 37) 2022 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2022 (Reiwa 4) | 2022 (Reiwa 4) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2031 (Reiwa 13) | 2032 (Reiwa 14) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2038 (Reiwa 20) | 2039 (Reiwa 21) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2041 (Reiwa 23) | 2042 (Reiwa 24) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2049 (Reiwa 31) | 2050 (Reiwa 32) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2051 (Reiwa 33) | 2052 (Reiwa 34) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2060 (Reiwa 42) | 2061 (Reiwa 43) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2061 (Reiwa 43) | 2062 (Reiwa 44) |
Also born in the Year of the Tiger
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1962 in 2026?
They are 63 before their birthday and 64 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 65.
What is 1962 in the Japanese calendar?
1962 is Showa 37 (昭和37年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1962?
1962 is the Year of the Tiger, sign 壬寅 (みずのえとら). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1962 take the previous sign.