Books and Reading

Top 5 Murakami Novels

Haruki Murakami is one of the most acclaimed contemporary Japanese authors with a worldwide readership. His work is known for its surrealistic elements, vivid imagery, and intricate characters. With over 14 novels and countless short stories to his name, and numerous...

Bars and Restaurants in Murakami Novels in Tokyo

Haruki Murakami is a celebrated Japanese writer most known for his magical realist fiction.  He has written such books as Kafka on the Shore, Norwegian Wood, and The Wind Up Bird Chronicle, among others where his heroes regularly venture into a metaphysical...

Harry Potter Themed Drinks and Merch at Tully’s Coffee in Japan

One of Japan’s most popular coffee chains is serving up some extra magic this holiday season! Tully’s Coffee is teaming up with J.K. Rowling’s beloved series Harry Potter for new and unique drink and merch items, including the Harry Potter Treacle Tart Latte, a...

Gifts for Book Lovers

Trying to find the best gifts for book lovers in your life? Of course, the easiest—and perhaps most obvious—route is to buy them a book, whether that's one of the buzziest reads of 2021 or possibly a classic novel they’ve been meaning to read. But if the person on...