Born in 1970 (Showa 45)
Japanese eraShowa 45
Age now55 before birthday / 56 after
Kazoe age (2026)57
Zodiac庚戌 (かのえいぬ)
People born in 1970 turn 56 on their birthday in 2026. 1970 is the Year of the Dog (庚戌 (かのえいぬ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1970
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1970 are in the same grade as those born from April 1969.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1970 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1970 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1977 (Showa 52) | April 1976 (Showa 51) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1983 (Showa 58) | April 1982 (Showa 57) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1986 (Showa 61) | March 1985 (Showa 60) |
| High school starts | April 1986 (Showa 61) | April 1985 (Showa 60) |
| High school graduation | March 1989 (Heisei 1) | March 1988 (Showa 63) |
| University starts | April 1989 (Heisei 1) | April 1988 (Showa 63) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1993 (Heisei 5) | March 1992 (Heisei 4) |
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 | 1994 (Kazoe age 25) 2011 (Kazoe age 42) 2030 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1988 (Kazoe age 19) 2002 (Kazoe age 33) 2006 (Kazoe age 37) 2030 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2030 (Reiwa 12) | 2030 (Reiwa 12) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2039 (Reiwa 21) | 2040 (Reiwa 22) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2046 (Reiwa 28) | 2047 (Reiwa 29) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2049 (Reiwa 31) | 2050 (Reiwa 32) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2057 (Reiwa 39) | 2058 (Reiwa 40) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2059 (Reiwa 41) | 2060 (Reiwa 42) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2068 (Reiwa 50) | 2069 (Reiwa 51) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2069 (Reiwa 51) | 2070 (Reiwa 52) |
Also born in the Year of the Dog
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1970 in 2026?
They are 55 before their birthday and 56 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 57.
What is 1970 in the Japanese calendar?
1970 is Showa 45 (昭和45年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1970?
1970 is the Year of the Dog, sign 庚戌 (かのえいぬ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1970 take the previous sign.