Born in 1990 (Heisei 2)
Japanese eraHeisei 2
Age now35 before birthday / 36 after
Kazoe age (2026)37
Zodiac庚午 (かのえうま)
People born in 1990 turn 36 on their birthday in 2026. 1990 is the Year of the Horse (庚午 (かのえうま)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1990
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1990 are in the same grade as those born from April 1989.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1990 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1990 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1997 (Heisei 9) | April 1996 (Heisei 8) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2003 (Heisei 15) | April 2002 (Heisei 14) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2006 (Heisei 18) | March 2005 (Heisei 17) |
| High school starts | April 2006 (Heisei 18) | April 2005 (Heisei 17) |
| High school graduation | March 2009 (Heisei 21) | March 2008 (Heisei 20) |
| University starts | April 2009 (Heisei 21) | April 2008 (Heisei 20) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2013 (Heisei 25) | March 2012 (Heisei 24) |
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 | 2014 (Kazoe age 25) 2031 (Kazoe age 42) 2050 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2008 (Kazoe age 19) 2022 (Kazoe age 33) 2026 (Kazoe age 37) 2050 (Kazoe age 61) | Honyaku (main year) |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2050 (Reiwa 32) | 2050 (Reiwa 32) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2059 (Reiwa 41) | 2060 (Reiwa 42) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2066 (Reiwa 48) | 2067 (Reiwa 49) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2069 (Reiwa 51) | 2070 (Reiwa 52) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2077 (Reiwa 59) | 2078 (Reiwa 60) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2079 (Reiwa 61) | 2080 (Reiwa 62) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2088 (Reiwa 70) | 2089 (Reiwa 71) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2089 (Reiwa 71) | 2090 (Reiwa 72) |
Also born in the Year of the Horse
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1990 in 2026?
They are 35 before their birthday and 36 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 37.
What is 1990 in the Japanese calendar?
1990 is Heisei 2 (平成2年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1990?
1990 is the Year of the Horse, sign 庚午 (かのえうま). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1990 take the previous sign.