# JpYear Japanese Year — New Gengo "Reiwa" Jp Year

> Converts Japanese imperial eras to Western years and vice versa. (iPhone/iPad app by hirofumi yamada.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jpyear-japanese-year/id1241864962 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [hirofumi yamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/621837478)
- Category: Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2017-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jpyear-japanese-year/id1241864962/reviews.md

## What is JpYear Japanese Year?

New Japanese year "Gengo" is "Reiwa". How to read "令和" is "reiwa". 　
The app is the list of Japanese year and Western year. Japan has the eras such as Meiji, Taisho, Showa, Heisei and Reiwa.

Easy to use and understand between Japanese year and Western year.
Tapping the star button in the upper right, add to the favorites. After that, you can check the favorite list.
Meiji 1 - 45
Taisho 1 - 15
Showa 1 - 64
Heisei 1 - 31
Reiwa 1 - 

Look at the icon, you can find "Japanese year" in this year. The upper left is "R8". "R" means "Reiwa", so R8 is Reiwa 8.
The lower right is 2026. It means that "2026" equal "Reiwa.8".

## Key features

- Japanese year to Western year conversion
- Lists major Japanese eras (Meiji, Taisho, Showa, Heisei, Reiwa)
- Easy-to-understand interface
- Favorite eras list
- Visual year indicator

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jpyear-japanese-year/id1241864962/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 広告が…

*2021-01-03, version 1.1.2*

広告の頻度が高くて使いにくい。削除しました。

### 1/5 — 違います

*2019-04-30, version 1.1.0*

元号変更月が５月からなのは令和だけです。それぞれの元号毎に始まり月が違います。例えば、平成は１月8日からです。

### 1/5 — アイコン見ても分かりません！

*2018-05-06, version 1.0.0*

タイトル通りです。1年ズレてます。

## Frequently asked questions about JpYear Japanese Year

### What is the current Japanese year in JpYear?

The current Japanese year is Reiwa. The app indicates this with 'R' for Reiwa, and the corresponding Western year. For example, 'R8' corresponds to Reiwa 8.

### How does JpYear help me understand Japanese eras?

JpYear lists major Japanese eras like Meiji, Taisho, Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa, showing the range of years for each. This makes it simple to see how Japanese years align with the Western calendar.

### Can I save my favorite Japanese eras in JpYear?

Yes, you can add eras to your favorites by tapping the star button. This allows you to quickly access the eras you refer to most often.

### What devices does JpYear support?

JpYear is available for iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by the supported devices list.

### Is JpYear free to use?

JpYear is free to download and use. However, it does contain advertisements.

### How often is JpYear updated?

The app was last updated on December 31, 2025, with version 1.1.7. This suggests regular updates to maintain functionality and potentially add new features or eras.

### What is the age rating for JpYear?

JpYear has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does JpYear have ads?

Yes, JpYear contains advertisements. This is part of its ad-supported monetization model.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.7 — 2025-12-31

+ New app icon. "R8" stands for "Reiwa.8".

### 1.1.6 — 2024-12-31

+ New app icon. "R7" stands for "Reiwa.7".

### 1.1.5 — 2023-12-31

+ New app icon. "R6" stands for "Reiwa.6".

### 1.1.4 — 2022-12-31

+ New app icon. "R5" stands for "Reiwa.5".

### 1.1.3 — 2021-12-31

+ New app icon. "R4" stands for "Reiwa.4".
+ Compatible with iPhone X and later.

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All apps by hirofumi yamada: https://appshunter.io/developer/621837478

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