Born in 1987 (Showa 62)
Japanese eraShowa 62
Age now38 before birthday / 39 after
Kazoe age (2026)40
Zodiac丁卯 (ひのとう)
People born in 1987 turn 39 on their birthday in 2026. 1987 is the Year of the Rabbit (丁卯 (ひのとう)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1987
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1987 are in the same grade as those born from April 1986.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1987 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1987 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1994 (Heisei 6) | April 1993 (Heisei 5) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2000 (Heisei 12) | April 1999 (Heisei 11) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2003 (Heisei 15) | March 2002 (Heisei 14) |
| High school starts | April 2003 (Heisei 15) | April 2002 (Heisei 14) |
| High school graduation | March 2006 (Heisei 18) | March 2005 (Heisei 17) |
| University starts | April 2006 (Heisei 18) | April 2005 (Heisei 17) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2010 (Heisei 22) | March 2009 (Heisei 21) |
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 | 2011 (Kazoe age 25) 2028 (Kazoe age 42) 2047 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2005 (Kazoe age 19) 2019 (Kazoe age 33) 2023 (Kazoe age 37) 2047 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2047 (Reiwa 29) | 2047 (Reiwa 29) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2056 (Reiwa 38) | 2057 (Reiwa 39) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2063 (Reiwa 45) | 2064 (Reiwa 46) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2066 (Reiwa 48) | 2067 (Reiwa 49) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2074 (Reiwa 56) | 2075 (Reiwa 57) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2076 (Reiwa 58) | 2077 (Reiwa 59) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2085 (Reiwa 67) | 2086 (Reiwa 68) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2086 (Reiwa 68) | 2087 (Reiwa 69) |
Also born in the Year of the Rabbit
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1987 in 2026?
They are 38 before their birthday and 39 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 40.
What is 1987 in the Japanese calendar?
1987 is Showa 62 (昭和62年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1987?
1987 is the Year of the Rabbit, sign 丁卯 (ひのとう). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1987 take the previous sign.