Murakami Haruki

I am 55 years old. It takes three years to write a book. I don't know how many books I can write before I die. It's like a countdown. Therefore, I pray for every book-please let me live until I finish reading it.

Murakami Haruki

I didn't want to be a writer, but I became a writer. Now I have many readers in many countries. I think this is a miracle. Therefore, I think we must be modest about this ability. I'm proud. I like it. It's strange to say, but I respect it.

Murakami Haruki

I lost some friends because I was so famous. I just assumed that I would be different now. I feel that everyone hates me. This is the most unhappy time in my life.

Murakami Haruki

In Japan, they prefer realistic style. They like answers and conclusions, but neither do my stories. I want to leave them and open every possibility. I think my readers understand this openness.

Murakami Haruki

It is difficult for Japanese individuals.

Murakami Haruki

Most young people find jobs in big companies and become company officers and soldiers. I think it's a person.

Murakami Haruki

There is no complete despair in the world.

Murakami Haruki

/kloc-when I was 0/5 years old, I wrote, I jumped, I returned to the sky, when I was this age. Just like a time machine. I remember everything. I can feel the wind. I can smell it in the air. Very practical. Very vivid.

Murakami Haruki

You're 27 or 28, right? Life is very difficult at this age. When there is no certainty. I sympathize with you too.

Murakami Haruki