Shimabara Rebellion

The Shimabara Rebellion was a revolt that took place in Japan from 1637 to 1638. It involved mainly impoverished farmers and marginalized Christians who protested against heavy taxation and religious persecution by the ruling Tokugawa shogunate. The rebellion began in Shimabara, in southern Japan, and spread as discontent grew. The shogunate responded with a military force, ultimately suppressing the uprising with significant loss of life. The fallout led to stricter controls on Christianity and reinforced the regime's power, marking a key moment in Japan's early modern history.