Yakudoshi

⛩️ Yakudoshi 2026

In 2026, people born in the years below reach a yakudoshi age (counted by kazoe). The ages differ for men and women.

Yakudoshi for Men

Mae-yaku (pre)kazoe 24 Born 2003

Hon-yaku (main)kazoe 25 Born 2002

Ato-yaku (post)kazoe 26 Born 2001

Mae-yaku (pre)kazoe 41 Born 1986

Hon-yaku (main)kazoe 42 Born 1985

Ato-yaku (post)kazoe 43 Born 1984

Mae-yaku (pre)kazoe 60 Born 1967

Hon-yaku (main)kazoe 61 Born 1966

Ato-yaku (post)kazoe 62 Born 1965

Yakudoshi for Women

Mae-yaku (pre)kazoe 18 Born 2009

Hon-yaku (main)kazoe 19 Born 2008

Ato-yaku (post)kazoe 20 Born 2007

Mae-yaku (pre)kazoe 32 Born 1995

Hon-yaku (main)kazoe 33 Born 1994

Ato-yaku (post)kazoe 34 Born 1993

Mae-yaku (pre)kazoe 36 Born 1991

Hon-yaku (main)kazoe 37 Born 1990

Ato-yaku (post)kazoe 38 Born 1989

Mae-yaku (pre)kazoe 60 Born 1967

Hon-yaku (main)kazoe 61 Born 1966

Ato-yaku (post)kazoe 62 Born 1965

What is yakudoshi?

Yakudoshi are ages traditionally believed to bring misfortune, when people in Japan visit shrines for purification (yakubarai). The central year (hon-yaku) is flanked by the pre- (mae) and post- (ato) years.

Yakudoshi are counted in kazoe age (your age + 1, incremented on New Year’s Day). The specific ages and counting customs vary by shrine and region (some count by full age). Yakudoshi is a traditional folk custom, not a scientific claim. About our data