Japan

Haruki Murakami was born and raised in Japan. Although he lived in the United States for different periods of time, Japan was his permanent home.

Jazz Club

As a young man, Haruki Murakami was a music lover and especially enjoyed jazz. He and his wife opened up a jazz club in a suburb of Tokyo that became quite a success.

Kauai, Hawaii

Although Haruki Murakami was born in Japan, he lived for a time in Kauai, Hawaii. He was a runner and swimmer and enjoyed the pleasant weather on the islands when carrying out his conditioning and exercise routines.

New York City Marathon

Haruki Murakami conditioned himself for the New York City Marathon that was held in November. He entered the marathon four times during his running years.

Athens Marathon

Haruki Murakami was hired by travel magazine to cover the Athens Marathon and write an article about...