Quick Reference: AD and Japanese Era Years
Key points
- Look at the table
- Check this year
- Convert if needed
Convert Between Western Years and Japanese Eras has a quick-reference table at the bottom of the page.
How to use
- Find the AD year.
- Read the era on the right.
It runs from 1950 to next year.
Use "Convert Between Western Years and Japanese Eras" (free)
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