The Japanese zodiac, known as "Eto," consists of a 12-year cycle with each year associated with an animal. The 12 animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep (or Ram), Monkey, Rooster (or Chicken), Dog, and Boar (or Pig). Each animal represents a specific year in the cycle and is believed to influence the characteristics and fortunes of individuals born in that year.

This year's “Eto" is Dragon!