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‘Murakami saw his book come alive!’: the Japanese company bringing the author’s science fiction masterpiece to the stage

A play based on the writer’s dreamlike novel Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World is touring the world, riding a wave of interest in Japanese culture. Its creators talk about how they adapted the famously cryptic tale

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Nipple tape, pickle juice and dinosaurs: how I learned to love running, the unorthodox way

The usual advice was getting me nowhere. If I really wanted to embrace running, I’d need to go off-piste. It was a journey that took me to some very strange places …

The Guardian - UK

Quote of the Day by Haruki Murakami: “And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you…” — Inspiring lessons on resilience, healing, inner strength, and why life's greatest struggles quietly transform who we become

Quote of the Day by Haruki Murakami: Haruki Murakami's unforgettable quote, “And once the storm is over, you won't remember how you made it through…”, captures one of life's deepest truths: hardship changes us in ways we rarely understand while we are living through it. The quote is not only…

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Quote of the day by Haruki Murakami: 'And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through'

One of the most memorable lines written by renowned Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami is what he wrote at the beginning of Kafka on the Shore when he introduced the protagonist who decided to leave his home on his 15th birthday. "And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how…

The Times of India

Japanese mindset of the day by Haruki Murakami: "If you are kind of rich, the best thing is that you don't have to think about money. The best thing you can buy with money is..." - Norwegian Wood author teaches life lesson on why the greatest wealth is freedom and time

Japanese mindset of the day by Haruki Murakami: Japanese author Haruki Murakami offers a fresh perspective on wealth, suggesting its true value lies not in possessions but in the freedom and time it affords. He argues that financial security liberates individuals from constant worry, enabling them to pursue passions, cherish…

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Haruki Murakami fans rejoice as landmark new book goes on sale in Japan

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Haruki Murakami’s first novel with female protagonist released at midnight launch in Tokyo

The novel is currently only available in the Japanese language

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Haruki Murakami has a new book coming out and fans know what to expect – for the most part

A new novel by the Japanese author Haruki Murakami is set to hit bookshops this summer. The Tale of KAHO is an expansion of four interlinked short stories first serialised in the Japanese magazine Shincho, starting in 2024. Only the first of these stories, Kaho, has as yet been translated…

The Conversation

Quote of the Day by Haruki Murakami: 'I dream. Sometimes I think that's the...'-Kafka on the Shore author's powerful line about dreams still resonates with millions

Haruki Murakami's poignant quote, "I dream. Sometimes I think that's the only right thing to do," resonates deeply with millions. In a world of routine and uncertainty, his words highlight dreaming as an act of survival and a protector of the inner self, reminding us of hope and imagination's enduring…

The Economic Times

Haruki Murakami to publish first novel to feature woman as lead character

The Tale of Kaho, out in July, will be 16th novel by Japanese author who has faced criticism for portrayal of women

The Guardian - UK

Acclaimed author unveils new novel featuring first sole female protagonist

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The Independent UK

The Tale of KAHO: Haruki Murakami announces release date for first novel in three years

‘The Tale of KAHO’ marks Japanese author’s first full-length work with a woman as the sole protagonist

The Independent UK

Japan's Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with 'The Tale of KAHO' in July

A new book by Haruki Murakami set to be released in early July will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character

The Independent UK

Researchers Challenge OpenAI Defence After Claiming ChatGPT Can Output Near-Verbatim Copies of Published Books

A new study claims finetuning AI models such as GPT-4o can extract up to 90% of copyrighted books, raising questions for ongoing copyright lawsuits.

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After the Quake: an ambitious adaptation of Haruki Murakami’s stories born from the 1995 Kobe earthquake

The 1995 Kobe earthquake was a catastrophe that disturbed the very foundations of modern Japan. In inspired, as many natural disasters do, great works of art, music, and literature, including Haruki Murakami’s sparse and enigmatic short story collection After the Quake.

Inverse

The Dream Of Life Without Sleep Is Actually A Dystopian Nightmare

Cautionary tales in science fiction are warning us about turning sleep into a commodity. Here's why some of those fears overlap with real life.

The Independent UK

Haruki Murakami honored with awards and a jazzy tribute in New York

Haruki Murakami recently received two honors in New York for his contributions to literature and cultural exchange

The Guardian - UK

I Deliver Parcels in Beijing by Hu Anyan review – startling stories of China’s new precarity

The viral blog turned book details the exhausting life of a courier, but something may have been lost in translation

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Nobel prize in literature 2025 as it happened: László Krasznahorkai wins ‘for his compelling and visionary oeuvre’

Nobel academy cites Hungarian novelist for work that ‘in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art’

The Guardian - UK

Can Xue and László Krasznahorkai are joint favourites to win 2025 Nobel prize in literature

The Chinese and Hungarian writers are tied with odds of 10/1 – while Haruki Murakami, Margaret Atwood and Salman Rushdie are also in the running

The Independent UK

Haruki Murakami to be celebrated with an evening of words and music in New York City

Haruki Murakami will be honored in December with an evening of words and music

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“Men Writing Women”: 50 Times Male Authors Proved They Know Next To Nothing About Women (New Pics)

Who wants to play "Her breasts were breasting breastily" bingo?

The Independent UK

Stadium where Babe Ruth played in Tokyo is at the center of a disputed park redevelopment plan

A controversial redevelopment plan in Tokyo's Jingu Gaien park threatens historic landmarks and green spaces

Budget and the Bees

10 Quotes About Death That Will Make You Think Differently

Let’s be honest, thinking about death is something most of us avoid. It’s an uncomfortable, often frightening topic that we push to the back of our minds. But what if confronting our mortality could actually enrich our lives? These selected quotes about death aren’t meant to be morbid; they are…

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This ingenious Murakami book cover has a beautiful dual design

Suzanne Dean’s illustration is unmatched.

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