Ichiyō Higuchi

Natsuko Higuchi , known by her pen name Higuchi Ichiyō , was a Japanese writer during the Meiji era. She was Japan's first professional woman writer of modern literature, specializing in short stories and poetry, and was also an extensive diarist. Her portrait was used on the 5000 yen banknote in Japan.

Occupation

novelist, writer, waka poet

Citizenship

Japan

Born

May 2, 1872

Died

November 23, 1896