Born in 1928 (Showa 3)
Japanese eraShowa 3
Age now97 before birthday / 98 after
Kazoe age (2026)99
Zodiac戊辰 (つちのえたつ)
People born in 1928 turn 98 on their birthday in 2026. 1928 is the Year of the Dragon (戊辰 (つちのえたつ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1928
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1928 are in the same grade as those born from April 1927.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1928 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1928 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1935 (Showa 10) | April 1934 (Showa 9) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1941 (Showa 16) | April 1940 (Showa 15) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1944 (Showa 19) | March 1943 (Showa 18) |
| High school starts | April 1944 (Showa 19) | April 1943 (Showa 18) |
| High school graduation | March 1947 (Showa 22) | March 1946 (Showa 21) |
| University starts | April 1947 (Showa 22) | April 1946 (Showa 21) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1951 (Showa 26) | March 1950 (Showa 25) |
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 | 1952 (Kazoe age 25) 1969 (Kazoe age 42) 1988 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1946 (Kazoe age 19) 1960 (Kazoe age 33) 1964 (Kazoe age 37) 1988 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 1988 (Showa 63) | 1988 (Showa 63) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 1997 (Heisei 9) | 1998 (Heisei 10) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2004 (Heisei 16) | 2005 (Heisei 17) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2007 (Heisei 19) | 2008 (Heisei 20) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2015 (Heisei 27) | 2016 (Heisei 28) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2017 (Heisei 29) | 2018 (Heisei 30) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2026 (Reiwa 8) | 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2027 (Reiwa 9) | 2028 (Reiwa 10) |
Also born in the Year of the Dragon
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1928 in 2026?
They are 97 before their birthday and 98 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 99.
What is 1928 in the Japanese calendar?
1928 is Showa 3 (昭和3年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1928?
1928 is the Year of the Dragon, sign 戊辰 (つちのえたつ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1928 take the previous sign.