BRUTUS Special Edition: Haruki Murakami

Haruki Murakami's Year in 2021

[Thoughts and Reflections]

• Haruki Murakami reflects on the past year.
• Insights into his life and work since 2021.

[Reading in 2021]

• From My Bookshelf – Written by Haruki Murakami.
• Murakami’s personal reading guide.
• 51 Book Guide – Curated by Haruki Murakami.
• Exploring Murakami’s works through themes, numbers, rereadings, and a timeline.
• Traveling the World: Experiences seen and heard.
• An essay-based cultural map of Murakami's world.
• Insights into his brilliance as a translator.
• Welcome to the Haruki Murakami Library!

[Listening in 2021]

• Continuation of Beautiful and Classic Records of the Past – Written by Haruki Murakami.
• Murakami’s new home for music: Murakami RADIO.
• Exploring Murakami’s novels through music.

[Watching in 2021]

• Comparing original works with their film adaptations:
  • Drive My Car
  • Burning (Theatrical Version)
  • All God’s Children Can Dance
  • Hanalei Bay
  • Tony Takitani

[Collecting in 2021]

• A glimpse into Murakami’s personal art collection.
• The ever-growing collection of Murakami’s T-shirts.

[Eating and Drinking in 2021]

• The dining table as depicted in Murakami’s novels.

This overview reveals a multifaceted year for Haruki Murakami, encompassing literature, music, film, art, and even food, reflecting his rich cultural world.