Happy birthday! Haruki Murakami turns 77 today

‘Norwegian Wood’ author Haruki Murakami is celebrating his 77th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author Haruki Murakami has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 77th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Murakami, a cultural icon

Born in Kyoto on January 12, 1949, Haruki Murakami's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Japanese history. Murakami's not just a great author, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Haruki hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Haruki Murakami as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 77.

Happy Birthday, Haruki, you're the best!

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