Japanese Suicide Bombers, 1932

Painting of three Japanese sappers running through explosions.

November 5, 2017-January 11, 2018
Location: Asia Collection

Three Japanese sappers became gunshin (war gods) when they were killed while attacking a Chinese military stronghold during the 1932 Shanghai Incident. Come learn more about these soldiers and how the media impacted their legacy. Special thanks to invited curators Dr. Hanae Kramer (Communications) & Mr. Scott Kramer.

The three bomb heros. T. Eshita; S. Kitagawa; I. Sakue