A Daughter of the Samurai

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Growing up in a samurai family during the post-Meiji Restoration era, Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto shares her journey through a society with rigid expectations. As her family's influence declines, an arranged marriage leads her to America, where she navigates the challenges of adapting to a new culture while reflecting on her traditional upbringing. This autobiography offers a unique perspective on the intersection of personal identity and cultural change.