Did Haruki Murakami Secretly get Married?

Sorry, ladies ... Haruki Murakami seems to be off the market.

Reports from the Tokyo Daily News yesterday (April 9, 2026), suggest the author of Norwegian Wood has secretly got hitched to his long-term relationship.

UPDATE 10/04/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Intimate Ceremony with Family and Friends

There had already been speculation that the loved-up pair were set to announce their engagement but it sounds like they might have just jumped straight to wedded bliss! The paper says the author has been spotted wearing a new wedding ring earlier this week.

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The couple is said to have exchanged vows in an intimate morning ceremony at a secret location, before few close friends and family members.

Twitter Reactions To Rumored Wedding

“They certainly looked like a happy couple” a close friend Tweeted on Thursday (April 9). But was he referring to the supposed wedding, some fans wondered. Haruki Murakami “secretly married” rumors have caused quite a stir among fans.

“Haruki Murakami Get Married? It should have beeeeeeeen meeeeeeeee!!!!!” — April 9, 2026

“Is it official? There has been so many rumors about Haruki Murakami” — April 9, 2026

Was there a secret wedding? That remains a mystery for now, as the author’s rep hasn’t commented, nor the couple released an official statement yet.

Do you think Haruki Murakami have secretly wed?

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