Medieval Japan materials: “Medieval Japan: An Introductory Essay,” by Ethan Segal, Michigan State University “A Case Study of Medieval Japan Through Art: Samurai Life in Medieval Japan” (lesson plan), ...

The creation of Japanese samurai armor was an art form in its own right, often passed down through generations of skilled craftsmen. Armorers, or Katchu-shi, used a variety of materials, including ...

Samurai, Ghosts and Lovers: Yoshitoshi's Complete 100 Aspects of the Moon, is on view Feb. 22 - Sept. 13, 2020, at the Dayton Art Institute.

Extra History. Japanese Militarism - Drawing the Knife. Posted: February 26, 2025 | Last updated: July 10, 2025. Tokyo Station, November 4th 1921. Hara Takashi is a symbol of the new Japan.

On display alongside "Samurai, Sunrise, Sunset" is a second, smaller exhibition focusing on the art of Japanese swordmaking as it was honed across centuries. "The Evolution of the Japanese Sword ...