Convert between Japanese eras (Reiwa, Heisei, Showa, Taisho, Meiji) and Western years
Japanese era
令和8年
Reiwa 8
Western year
2019
Yes. Enter a Gregorian year to convert it to the Japanese era (Reiwa, Heisei, Showa, Taisho, or Meiji), or enter a Japanese era year (era name and year) to convert it to the Gregorian calendar. The 'first year' (gannen) notation is also supported.
This tool supports eras from Meiji (1868) onward. If you enter an earlier year, it will indicate that the conversion is not possible.
No. Conversion happens entirely in your browser, and what you enter is never sent anywhere. It is completely free with no sign-up required.
