Kajita Hanko

Kajita Hanko (梶田半古, July 23, 1870–April 23, 1917) was a Japanese painter.

He was born the son of a metal engraver in Shitaya, Tokyo on July 23, 1870.

[1] He studied under Nabeta Gyokuei [ja] and Ohara Koson.

[2] He participated in forming several arts organizations, and was best known for creating illustrations for magazines and newspapers.

[4] Kajita's students include Kokei Kobayashi, Seison Maeda, and Togyū Okumura, among others.