A visitor takes pictures in The Waseda International House of Literature, also known as Haruki Murakami Library, which is designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, at Waseda University in Tokyo on Sept 22. Photo: AFP
Haruki Murakami fans can marvel at a vast collection of the Japanese author's novels, scrapbooks and vinyl at a cavernous new library unveiled on Sept 22 at his old university in Tokyo.
Murakami, 72, is one of Japan's most famous writers, whose intricately crafted tales of the absurdity and loneliness of modern life are global bestsellers.
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A visitor takes pictures in The Waseda International House of Literature, also known as Haruki Murakami Library, which is designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, at Waseda University in Tokyo on Sept 22. Photo: AFP
This general view shows The Waseda International House of Literature, also known as Haruki Murakami Library, which is designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, at Waseda University in Tokyo. Photo: AFP
Japanese writer Haruki Murakami attends a press conference during a media preview of The Waseda International House of Literature, also known as Haruki Murakami Library. Photo: AFP
Two copies of Japanese writer Haruki Murakami's "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle" are pictured during the media preview of The Waseda International House of Literature, also known as Haruki Murakami Library. Photo: AFP
This general view shows a studio in The Waseda International House of Literature, also known as Haruki Murakami Library, which is designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, at Waseda University in Tokyo. Photo: AFP
The new literary centre opening next month on the university campus is no ordinary kind. It's designed by renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and featuring the world of Murakami and his works. Photo: AP
A reporter looks on during the media preview of The Waseda International House of Literature, also known as Haruki Murakami Library. Photo: AFP
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