Haruki Murakami library in Tokyo

Haruki Murakami library in Tokyo

(From L) Waseda University President Aiji Tanaka, novelist Haruki Murakami, Fast Retailing Co. CEO Tadashi Yanai and architect Kengo Kuma are pictured after a press conference on Sept. 22, 2021, in Tokyo about the Oct. 1 opening of The Waseda International House of Literature, or The Haruki Murakami Library that houses an archive of materials donated by Murakami, including his works. Kuma designed the library at the university's campus with renovation costs donated by Yanai.

Haruki Murakami receives award from Waseda University

Haruki Murakami receives award from Waseda University

Novelist Haruki Murakami (R), an alumnus of Waseda University, receives an award from its President Aiji Tanaka during a ceremony at the private school on April 1, 2021, for his artistic contribution. The university plans to open a library in October to house the Japanese author's personal archive, which it previously received as a donation.

Haruki Murakami receives award from Waseda University

Haruki Murakami receives award from Waseda University

Novelist Haruki Murakami (R), an alumnus of Waseda University, receives an award from its President Aiji Tanaka during a ceremony at the private school on April 1, 2021, for his artistic contribution. The university plans to open a library in October to house the Japanese author's personal archive, which it previously received as a donation.

Haruki Murakami receives award from Waseda University

Haruki Murakami receives award from Waseda University

Novelist Haruki Murakami (R), an alumnus of Waseda University, receives an award from its President Aiji Tanaka during a ceremony at the private school on April 1, 2021, for his artistic contribution. The university plans to open a library in October to house the Japanese author's personal archive, which it previously received as a donation.

Takahoko Island

Takahoko Island

Takaboko island is viewed from Kaminoshima around 1895. This same scene can be enjoyed today from the entrance to Kaminoshima Catholic Church, although the waterfront has changed as a result of reclamation from the sea. A school called Kaminoshima-Aiji-En stands on the spot where a building is visible on the cape. Sanpan boats are moored at the pier.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagasaki, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number109‐9‐0]