Japanese era date昭和56年5月5日 (火)
Shōwa 56 . 5 . 5 (Tue)Gregorian date: Tuesday, May 5th 1981
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TodayThis day is Children's Day / こどもの日.
Short form: S56.5.5
Zodiac year: Year of the Metal Rooster · 辛酉 (kanoto-tori)
Traditional month name: 皐月 (satsuki)
The Shōwa era started on December 25th 1926 and ended on January 7th 1989.
The emperor during this era was Emperor Hirohito.