Age ChartThe Taishō era: years, dates and length
BeganJul 30, 1912
EndedDec 24, 1926
Length5,261 daysabout 14.4 years
Era years15
Era lengths compared (days)
15,985
5,261
22,660
11,070
2,719
| Year | Era year | Zodiac | Years ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Taishō 1 | Rat | 114 |
| 1913 | Taishō 2 | Ox | 113 |
| 1914 | Taishō 3 | Tiger | 112 |
| 1915 | Taishō 4 | Rabbit | 111 |
| 1916 | Taishō 5 | Dragon | 110 |
| 1917 | Taishō 6 | Snake | 109 |
| 1918 | Taishō 7 | Horse | 108 |
| 1919 | Taishō 8 | Goat | 107 |
| 1920 | Taishō 9 | Monkey | 106 |
| 1921 | Taishō 10 | Rooster | 105 |
| 1922 | Taishō 11 | Dog | 104 |
| 1923 | Taishō 12 | Pig | 103 |
| 1924 | Taishō 13 | Rat | 102 |
| 1925 | Taishō 14 | Ox | 101 |
| 1926 | Taishō 15 | Tiger | 100 |
Meiji 1 is counted from 1 January 1868 (the change was proclaimed on 23 October); later eras start on the day of the change.