Born in Yokohama, Japan as a daughter of Jin’ichi Tetsubunsai (the 18th generation head of the clan) and Kimi (Someya) Shibata. The 17th generation head, Sen’ichi Tatsunojoh, became Christian and ordered the clan to be closed for 50 years after his death. Tetsubunsai operated his workshop as a blacksmith and continued his shinobi samurai training. He stepped down from his post to be succeeded by Suzak in 2006. Suzak and Tetsubunsai appointed Kazuchika Yoneda to assist Suzak as Tohmoku of the clan. Besides being a representative of the clan, Suzak has managed Honjin Dojo Suzaku has been the head interpreter-trainer in the clan. Authored several books for those who study interpreting.