Born in 1968 (Showa 43)
Japanese eraShowa 43
Age now57 before birthday / 58 after
Kazoe age (2026)59
Zodiac戊申 (つちのえさる)
People born in 1968 turn 58 on their birthday in 2026. 1968 is the Year of the Monkey (戊申 (つちのえさる)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1968
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1968 are in the same grade as those born from April 1967.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1968 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1968 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1975 (Showa 50) | April 1974 (Showa 49) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1981 (Showa 56) | April 1980 (Showa 55) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1984 (Showa 59) | March 1983 (Showa 58) |
| High school starts | April 1984 (Showa 59) | April 1983 (Showa 58) |
| High school graduation | March 1987 (Showa 62) | March 1986 (Showa 61) |
| University starts | April 1987 (Showa 62) | April 1986 (Showa 61) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1991 (Heisei 3) | March 1990 (Heisei 2) |
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 | 1992 (Kazoe age 25) 2009 (Kazoe age 42) 2028 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1986 (Kazoe age 19) 2000 (Kazoe age 33) 2004 (Kazoe age 37) 2028 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2028 (Reiwa 10) | 2028 (Reiwa 10) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2037 (Reiwa 19) | 2038 (Reiwa 20) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2044 (Reiwa 26) | 2045 (Reiwa 27) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2047 (Reiwa 29) | 2048 (Reiwa 30) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2055 (Reiwa 37) | 2056 (Reiwa 38) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2057 (Reiwa 39) | 2058 (Reiwa 40) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2066 (Reiwa 48) | 2067 (Reiwa 49) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2067 (Reiwa 49) | 2068 (Reiwa 50) |
Also born in the Year of the Monkey
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1968 in 2026?
They are 57 before their birthday and 58 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 59.
What is 1968 in the Japanese calendar?
1968 is Showa 43 (昭和43年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1968?
1968 is the Year of the Monkey, sign 戊申 (つちのえさる). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1968 take the previous sign.