737 in Japan

Incumbents

• Monarch: Emperor Shōmu

Events

• A major Japanese smallpox epidemic that started in 735 finally runs its course, but only after causing an estimated 25% to 35% mortality among the adult population in the country.

Births

• Fujiwara no Tanetsugu, Japanese nobleman
• Emperor Kanmu

Deaths

• Fujiwara no Fusasaki, Japanese counselor
• Fujiwara no Maro, Japanese politician
• Fujiwara no Muchimaro, Japanese minister
• Fujiwara no Umakai, Japanese statesman