It is hard to be an individual in Japan. Haruki Murakami hardindividualjapan Change image and share on social
Stories lie deep in our souls. Stories lie so deep at the bottom of our hearts that they can bring people together on the deepest level. When I write a novel, I go into such depths. Haruki Murakami bottombringdeep Change image and share on social
When I was a teenager, I thought how great it would be if only I could write novels in English. I had the feeling that I would be able to express my emotions so much more directly than if I wrote in Japanese. Haruki Murakami directlyemotionenglish share on social
I don't want to express my opinion about actual politics, because if I do, I have to be responsible for my decision. Haruki Murakami actualdecisionexpress Change image and share on social
I get up early in the morning, 4 o'clock, and I sit at my desk and what I do is just dream. After three or four hours, that's enough. In the afternoon, I run. Haruki Murakami afternoonclockdesk Change image and share on social
In Japan they prefer the realistic style. They like answers and conclusions, but my stories have none. I want to leave them wide open to every possibility. I think my readers understand that openness. Haruki Murakami answerconclusionjapan Change image and share on social
I'm kind of a big kettle. It takes time to get boiled, but then I'm always hot. Haruki Murakami bigboilhot Change image and share on social
Many people, especially young people, would like to be more independent and on their own. But it is very difficult and they suffer from feelings of isolation. I think that is one reason why young readers support my work. Haruki Murakami difficultfeelingindependent share on social
If you keep on writing for three years, every day, you should be strong. Of course, you have to be strong mentally, also. But in the first place, you have to be strong physically. That is a very important thing. Physically and mentally you have to be strong. Haruki Murakami dayimportantmentally share on social
