Farming, fixing, making, studying, healing, fighting, questioning: whatever their job, these eight Japanese women enjoy completing their daily tasks with a great deal of humility. In profiling them, Eva Offredo gracefully and subtly portrays an authentic and modern Japan, far from the usual clichés. She sweeps readers along on a wonderful journey with these courageous and inspiring women. An ode to simplicity and happiness, and an immersion into Japanese culture.