Ichiyō Higuchi, Japanese writer (died 1896)

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 appears on the 5000 yen banknote in Japan.

May 2 is the 122nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 243 days remain until the end of the year.