This selection of resources explores the history and stories of Japan's warrior class. Materials support the Samurai: Real and Imagined school program at the Asian Art Museum.
This selection of resources support the stART storytelling school program at the Asian Art Museum.
This selection of resources introduces Japanese myths and folktales. Activities and videos support the Stories from Japan school program at the Asian Art Museum.
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Students will summarize and illustrate the main events of a folktale from Japan in the format of kamishibai slides and retell their stories using their kamishibai slides.
Students will discuss the ways in which spiritual belief supported and enhanced the military function and cultural values of the samurai. They will experience this practice through an ink painting activity.
This selection of resources introduces stories of trickster characters from across Asia. Resources support the Tricksters! storytelling school program at the Asian Art Museum.
