Fearless Female Samurai

Female warriors (Onna-Bugeisha) from the Samurai class, although uncommon, did indeed exist. The historical accounts of remarkable Onna-Bugeisha such as Empress Jingu, Tomoe Gozen, and H?j? Masako reveal their active participation in both battles and politics, despite these fields being predominantly male-dominated. Notably, Nakano Takeko, one of the last samurai, exemplified her unwavering bravery by requesting her sister to sever her head when she was fatally shot, ensuring that the enemies could not claim it as a trophy.