Japan refuses to reveal naval data requested by the US and Britain
Japan refuses to reveal naval data requested by the US and Britain
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1938 in Japan
Explore 14 historical events and records for Japan in 1938.
Historical records for Japan in 1938
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4Places on this page
February
Mobilization
The Government enables the National Mobilization Act
October
Capture of Canton
Japanese troops occupy Canton
Invasion of China
Japanese troops occupy Canton
Capture of Hankow
Hankow, current capital of China, falls to the Japanese
Invasion of China
Hankow, current capital of China, falls to the Japanese
Siege of Hankow
Hankow, current capital of China, falls to the Japanese
December
Capture of Nanking
Japan captures Nanking, killing 200,000 civilians
Other events (month unknown)
Commander of Shanghai
Appointed Commander of the Japanese forces in Shanghai
Major General
Appointed Major General
Minister of Education
Appointed Minister of Education
Rear Admiral
Appointed Rear Admiral
Vice Minister of War
Appointed Vice Minister of War
Zen Buddhism and its Influence on Japanese Culture
Publication of "Zen Buddhism & its Influence on Japanese Culture"
How these records were prepared
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