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Heisei 2 in the Western calendar
平成二年
=
1990
Year 2 of the Heisei era is 1990 in the Western calendar.
Western year
1990
Kanji form
平成二年
as stamped on coins
Abbreviation
H2
on licenses & forms
Zodiac
庚午 Metal Horse
Era position
Year 2 of 31
Heisei era (Jan 8, 1989 – Apr 30, 2019)
Age today
How to read it
On coins and formal documents the year is written 平成二年 — 二 is two, so it reads 2.
Quick conversion rule: Heisei year + 1988 = Western year (Heisei 2 + 1988 = 1990).
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Common questions about Heisei 2
What year is Heisei 2 in the Western calendar?
Heisei 2 (平成2年) is 1990. On Japanese forms it is often shortened to H2, and in kanji it is written 平成二年.
How do I convert a Heisei year to a Western year?
Add 1988. Heisei 2 + 1988 = 1990, and the same rule works for every year in the Heisei era (Jan 8, 1989 – Apr 30, 2019).
How is Heisei 2 written on documents and coins?
It appears as 平成二年 — the number is written with the kanji numeral 二. A full date follows the same order, with the month and day after the year: 平成二年◯月◯日.
What is the zodiac sign for Heisei 2?
1990 is the year of the Metal Horse (庚午) in the Japanese sexagenary cycle.
Is the Heisei era still used today?
No — the Heisei era covers Jan 8, 1989 – Apr 30, 2019, so Heisei 2 is a past year. Japanese documents issued at the time still carry it.