Japanese Era Converter

Convert Gregorian years to Japanese eras (元号) instantly. Perfect for historical reference, study, or curiosity.

🗓️ Japanese Era Converter

Effortlessly convert Western (Gregorian) calendar years into their corresponding Japanese era names and imperial years.

✨ Features

  • 🏯 Input any year from 645 AD to the present
  • 📅 Get the Japanese era name (e.g. Reiwa, Heisei, Showa)
  • 📆 Displays the year in the era (e.g. Reiwa 7)
  • 👑 Shows the reigning Emperor of the time

🧪 Example

  • Input: 2025
  • Output: Reiwa 7 (令和7年), Emperor: Naruhito (今上天皇)

🎌 Why Use This Tool?

Understanding Japanese historical dates is essential for:

  • History students and academics
  • Travelers, genealogists, and researchers
  • Anyone with interest in Japanese culture or timelines

📦 Available As:

👉 Install from Chrome Web Store

📁 Data Source

Data derived from authoritative Japanese historical tables listing each era (年号), with start/end years and emperors.

This tool works entirely offline after installation.