Ichiyō Higuchi
Japanese writer (1872–1896) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Higuchi.
Natsuko Higuchi (Japanese: 樋口 夏子, Hepburn: Higuchi Natsuko, 2 May 1872 – 23 November 1896), known by her pen name Higuchi Ichiyō (樋口 一葉), was a Japanese writer during the Meiji era. She was Japan's first professional female writer of modern literature, specialising in short stories and poetry, and was also an extensive diarist. Her portrait appears on the 5000 yen banknote.
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Ichiyō Higuchi | |
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Native name | 樋口一葉 |
Born | Natsuko Higuchi (1872-05-02)2 May 1872 Uchisaiwaichō, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Empire of Japan |
Died | 23 November 1896(1896-11-23) (aged 24) Tokyo, Empire of Japan |
Resting place | Yanaka Cemetery, Tokyo |
Pen name | Ichiyō Higuchi |
Occupation | Writer |
Period | Meiji |
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