The Philosophy of Curated Selections in the Tranquil Scent of Ink

Located within Waseda University, the "Haruki Murakami Library" not only houses the author's manuscripts, translation drafts, and precious collections but also creates a serene space dedicated to the literary soul. The interior design is filled with Murakami-style everyday philosophy, where wooden bookshelves, jazz music, and warm yellow lighting weave an enchanting atmosphere that makes you not want to leave once you step inside.

Beyond the books themselves, the library's souvenir shop is also full of character: canvas bags printed with Murakami quotes, notebooks featuring blue cat designs, and bookmarks and washi tapes inspired by book pages make perfect gifts for yourself or fellow book lovers. Among them, the special edition "Norwegian Wood" cover notebook, with its vintage leather embossed cover, feels like a book waiting to be filled with inspiration. Visiting here is not only about immersing yourself in reading but also about taking home a quality memento from the "Murakami universe."

Post by CZ199777 | Jun 5, 2025