Japanese Era ↔️ Gregorian Converter
* Supported: Meiji (1868~), Taisho (1912~), Showa (1926~), Heisei (1989~), Reiwa (2019~) * Enter 1 for the first year of an era. * Years before 1868 cannot be converted.
Major Eras
- Reiwa (2019~)
- Heisei (1989~)
- Shōwa (1926~)
- Taishō (1912~)
- Meiji (1868~)
What is a Japanese Era?
In Japan, era names (Gengo) like Reiwa, Heisei, Showa are often used in official documents and daily life. This tool easily converts between Japanese eras and Gregorian years (YYYY).
Example: Reiwa 7 → 2025 / Heisei 30 → 2018
Where is the Era Used?
- Official documents: residence certificate, driver's license, contracts, insurance, etc.
- Everyday records: wedding invitations, diplomas, etc.
- Year notation in news and TV programs
Tips for Use
- Convert 'Heisei 30' on a Japanese document to 2018
- Check 'Reiwa 7' in the news as 2025
- Understand company/school schedules in Japan
- Both Gregorian and Era years are used in Japan, so it's helpful to know both.
FAQ
- Q. How often does the Japanese era change?
A. Usually only when a new emperor ascends. Most recently, in May 2019, the Reiwa era began with Emperor Naruhito. - Q. Is the era system used only in Japan?
A. Japan still legally uses the era system. China and Korea used it in the past, but not anymore. - Q. What if a company document only has the era?
A. You can easily convert it to Gregorian using this tool.
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