Question:
Shouwa era ended in 1986. Did it include 61 Western years? How does that system work?
Answer:
It's pretty simple:
The number corresponds to the number of years the Emperor has reigned.
Showa ended in 1989 (not 1986). To be exact, Showa Period ended January 7, 1989 (the day Hirohito died). Heisei began January 8, 1989.
For Heisei, he has been reigning for 11 years. 11+1989 = Heisei 23.
Showa Period lasted from December 25, 1926 through January 7, 1989. It lasted 64 years.
As I mentioned above, Showa ended on January 7, 1989 (that would be Showa 64) , on January 8, 1989 it became Heisei 1.
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