The Haruki Murakami Library

Image: Kisa Toyoshima

Designed by architect Kengo Kuma, the Murakami Library—officially called the Waseda International House of Literature—will open to the public next week in Tokyo.

As well as Murakami’s books and manuscripts, the library features other Murakami-related enticements: a replica of the author’s study, complete with desk, books and record player; a student-run café that serves Murakami’s favorite dark roast coffee; and an audio room where some of the displayed records are stamped “Petercat,” the name of the jazz bar Murakami managed after graduation. (The café is also named “Orange Cat,” in homage.)

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