Born in 1967 (Showa 42)
Japanese eraShowa 42
Age now58 before birthday / 59 after
Kazoe age (2026)60
Zodiac丁未 (ひのとひつじ)
People born in 1967 turn 59 on their birthday in 2026. 1967 is the Year of the Sheep (丁未 (ひのとひつじ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1967
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1967 are in the same grade as those born from April 1966.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1967 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1967 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1974 (Showa 49) | April 1973 (Showa 48) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1980 (Showa 55) | April 1979 (Showa 54) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1983 (Showa 58) | March 1982 (Showa 57) |
| High school starts | April 1983 (Showa 58) | April 1982 (Showa 57) |
| High school graduation | March 1986 (Showa 61) | March 1985 (Showa 60) |
| University starts | April 1986 (Showa 61) | April 1985 (Showa 60) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1990 (Heisei 2) | March 1989 (Heisei 1) |
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 | 1991 (Kazoe age 25) 2008 (Kazoe age 42) 2027 (Kazoe age 61) | Maeyaku (year before) |
| Woman | 1985 (Kazoe age 19) 1999 (Kazoe age 33) 2003 (Kazoe age 37) 2027 (Kazoe age 61) | Maeyaku (year before) |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2027 (Reiwa 9) | 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2036 (Reiwa 18) | 2037 (Reiwa 19) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2043 (Reiwa 25) | 2044 (Reiwa 26) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2046 (Reiwa 28) | 2047 (Reiwa 29) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2054 (Reiwa 36) | 2055 (Reiwa 37) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2056 (Reiwa 38) | 2057 (Reiwa 39) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2065 (Reiwa 47) | 2066 (Reiwa 48) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2066 (Reiwa 48) | 2067 (Reiwa 49) |
Also born in the Year of the Sheep
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1967 in 2026?
They are 58 before their birthday and 59 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 60.
What is 1967 in the Japanese calendar?
1967 is Showa 42 (昭和42年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1967?
1967 is the Year of the Sheep, sign 丁未 (ひのとひつじ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1967 take the previous sign.