# Japanese Era & Zodiac Converter AI Agent Connect

> Convert Gregorian dates to Japanese eras and determine zodiac animals.

## Overview
- **Category:** utilities
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_M2IGIdsnr59gyU0hZ4glfkEaTAxzvJfY9aYuR7ai/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** japanese-calendar, gengo, zodiac, date-converter, history

## Description

This MCP server provides precise tools for navigating the Japanese calendar system. You can use `convert_date_to_era` to transform any YYYY-MM-DD date into its specific Japanese era name and year, or `convert_era_to_date` to find the Gregorian equivalent of an era designation. It also includes `get_era_details` to retrieve historical timelines and durations for specific eras. Additionally, the service calculates the 12-year zodiac animal for any given year.

## Tools

### convert_date_to_era
Converts a standard Gregorian date into its corresponding Japanese era name and era year

### convert_era_to_date
Converts a Japanese era designation into a standard Gregorian date

### get_era_details
Answers specific questions about the duration and timeline of an era

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What was the Japanese era for 2023-05-20?
```

**Response:** 
```
The date 2023-05-20 falls in the Reiwa era, year 5. The zodiac animal for 2023 is the Rabbit.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Convert Reiwa 1, year 1 to a Gregorian date.
```

**Response:** 
```
Reiwa year 1 corresponds to the Gregorian date 2019-05-01.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How long was the Heisei era?
```

**Response:** 
```
The Heisei era lasted for 30 years, starting from January 8, 1989.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What happens if I provide a date before the Meiji era?**
The `convert_date_to_era` tool will return 'Pre-Meiji' for any date occurring before September 8, 1868.

**Can I convert a Reiwa year back to a Gregorian date?**
Yes, you can use the `convert_era_to_date` tool by providing 'Reiwa' as the era name and the specific year.

**How is the zodiac animal determined?**
The zodiac animal is calculated based on the 12-year cycle (Rat, Ox, Tiger, etc.) corresponding to the Gregorian year.