"The Shōwa era refers to the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Shōwa from December 25, 1926 until his death on January 7, 1989. It was preceded by the Taishō period." -Wikipedia
| Year | Local year | Age | Ganzhi | Zodiac |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Showa 19 |
81 |
ko (kinoe) saru |
Monkey |
| 1945 | Showa 20 |
80 |
otsu (kinoto) tori |
Rooster |
| 1946 | Showa 21 |
79 |
hei (hinoto) inu |
Dog |
| 1947 | Showa 22 |
78 |
tei (hinoto) i |
Pig |
| 1948 | Showa 23 |
77 |
bo (tsuchinoe) ne |
Rat |
| 1949 | Showa 24 |
76 |
ki (tsuchinoto) ushi |
Ox |
| 1950 | Showa 25 |
75 |
ko (kanoe) tora |
Tiger |