Born in 1989 (Showa 64 / Heisei 1)
Japanese eraShowa 64 / Heisei 1
Age now36 before birthday / 37 after
Kazoe age (2026)38
Zodiac己巳 (つちのとみ)
People born in 1989 turn 37 on their birthday in 2026. 1989 is the Year of the Snake (己巳 (つちのとみ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1989
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1989 are in the same grade as those born from April 1988.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1989 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1989 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1996 (Heisei 8) | April 1995 (Heisei 7) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2002 (Heisei 14) | April 2001 (Heisei 13) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2005 (Heisei 17) | March 2004 (Heisei 16) |
| High school starts | April 2005 (Heisei 17) | April 2004 (Heisei 16) |
| High school graduation | March 2008 (Heisei 20) | March 2007 (Heisei 19) |
| University starts | April 2008 (Heisei 20) | April 2007 (Heisei 19) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2012 (Heisei 24) | March 2011 (Heisei 23) |
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 | 2013 (Kazoe age 25) 2030 (Kazoe age 42) 2049 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2007 (Kazoe age 19) 2021 (Kazoe age 33) 2025 (Kazoe age 37) 2049 (Kazoe age 61) | Atoyaku (year after) |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2049 (Reiwa 31) | 2049 (Reiwa 31) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2058 (Reiwa 40) | 2059 (Reiwa 41) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2065 (Reiwa 47) | 2066 (Reiwa 48) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2068 (Reiwa 50) | 2069 (Reiwa 51) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2076 (Reiwa 58) | 2077 (Reiwa 59) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2078 (Reiwa 60) | 2079 (Reiwa 61) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2087 (Reiwa 69) | 2088 (Reiwa 70) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2088 (Reiwa 70) | 2089 (Reiwa 71) |
Also born in the Year of the Snake
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1989 in 2026?
They are 36 before their birthday and 37 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 38.
What is 1989 in the Japanese calendar?
1989 is Showa 64 / Heisei 1 (昭和64年／平成元年). Heisei began on January 8, 1989.
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1989?
1989 is the Year of the Snake, sign 己巳 (つちのとみ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1989 take the previous sign.