1638 in Japan

Events in the year 1638 in Japan.

Incumbents

 * Monarch: Meisho

Events

 * April 15 - the Shimabara Rebellion is put down.

Births

 * January 1 - Emperor Go-Sai (d. 1685)
 * February 28 - Ikeda Tsunamasa (d. 1714)

Deaths

 * April 7 - Shimazu Tadatsune
 * August 28 - Matsukura Katsuie