RIMIKA TANAKA

In recent times, samurai have been made famous by movies, manga, video games, even fashion. They've become macho icons, but that's only part of the story. Some samurai, particularly those who remained steadfast in the clan household, were women. Some were even warriors.

Join me on my journey as I explore samurai practices, culture and myth, delving into a world full of nature worship, Zen Buddhism, Shinto, martial arts, meditation, poetry and pilgrimage.

All the while, I discover more about my own Japanese and samurai heritage, which my late mother, Akemi, had been so proud of. I also share stories of contemporary samurai-spirited women who have fought, survived and thrived against the odds.

The go-to Japanese specialist Christopher Harding has said this about my book:
‘An unexpectedly tender book: part search for the lost women of samurai history, part love letter to a remarkable mother. Rimika Tanaka writes with warmth and candour about grief, belonging and the courage it takes to build a life between cultures. Rich in wisdom and hope for bicultural families, and full of interest and surprise for everyone.’

I'm the author Rimika Tanaka @rimi_monster. In my book, The Way of the Samurai Women, readers will find examples of inspirational samurai women and a way to live more fully in our busy modern lives.

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