They hide in the shadows of time.

The sole defense against ancient evil.

Silently they hold back the tide, knowing few remember their deeds.

Holders of secret power and a tradition older than memory, the Jitsugen Samurai protect Japan.

For over one hundred years, there have been no Jitsugen Samurai. The people have forgotten the truth of old stories, and fall from tradition. The Kami, the gods, remember. They feel the return of the old terror. Evil is back and only a Jitsugen Samurai may save the future.

The Kami cannot stand against evil alone. They need help. Join them on the True Samurai's path in Samurai Awakeing.

Welcome to JitsugenSamurai.com

This is the official site for the novel Samurai Awakening and for author Benjamin Martin. Find out more about the author, Japan, and the novel! Samurai Awakening will be published October 10, 2012 by Tuttle Publishing.

It is an exciting time as Samurai Awakening moves towards it's Fall release, so stay tuned here or follow socially to keep updated on all the latest happenings.

What is Jitsugen Samurai?

In Japan, 実現 (jitsugen) means "to become true." A Jitsugen Samurai is one who strives for the real essence of the old warrior spirit, and is the name adopted by the eighth Emperor's court to refer to the secret warriors who awaken when Japan is threatened. Over the centuries, their stories have been lost or hidden. Until now.