737 in Japan

Events in the year 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 (d. 785)
 * Emperor Kanmu (d. 806)

Deaths

 * Fujiwara no Fusasaki, Japanese counselor (b. 681)
 * Fujiwara no Maro, Japanese politician (b. 695)
 * Fujiwara no Muchimaro, Japanese minister (b. 680)
 * Fujiwara no Umakai, Japanese statesman (b. 694)