If you’ve followed my book reviews, you’ll know that I have an interest in Japanese literature, so here’ a link to an interesting article published in Japan reflects on the importance of Haruki Murakami’s work in East Asia. The article is here. (A tip of the hat to the literary blog The Elegant Variation for pointing it out.) Here’s an excerpt:

“Resonating with the thoughts of the times, Murakami is challenging universal issues of mankind such as history and morality, and is expected to increase his presence in an East Asian region in transition.”