Turning (My Readership) Japanese Part Two

Fancy a Japanese date of birth as well?

The Gregorian Calendar is used in general now, since 1873. However, for official documents such as bank accounts, the 'Emperor' method is imperative. Even for foreigners! This is represented as the name of the Emperor at that time, followed by the Year of their ruling. For example, mine is Showa 59 (Emperor Hirohito - Showa means 'illuminous peace).

To convert your birth year, click here.

(It also tells you your Chinese year of the animal.)