Ichiyō Higuchi books in order
Japanese writer
- Lived
- 1872–1896
- Country
- Japan
- Books
- 1
Ichiyō Higuchi published 1 novel. The best-known is Takekurabe.
Updated September 2026
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Takekurabe
Ichiyō Higuchi's most-read book.
Ichiyō Higuchi books in order of publication
Takekurabe (1960)
About 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.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ichiyō Higuchi FAQ
- How many books has Ichiyō Higuchi written?
- Ichiyō Higuchi published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ichiyō Higuchi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Takekurabe.
- What is Ichiyō Higuchi's most famous book?
- Takekurabe is Ichiyō Higuchi's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.