Many foods appear in Haruki Murakami’s works, but eel is special among them. In “Kafka on the Shore”, Murakami has Satoru Nakata talk about how irreplaceable eels are. “Eel is quite a treat. There’s something different about it, compared to other food. Certain foods can take the place of others, but as far as I […]
This post is for those who loved Kafka on the Shore and miss travelling abroad and includes a spoiler. When I wrote someplace in my novel, I always thought “there should be this place somewhere” “this place should exist somewhere”. So, I would be grateful if that place exists inside your brain, as the place […]
Murakami’s short story, Barn Burning (included in The Elephant Vanishes), gives unusual elements in usual life. Its surrealism does not exist in the setting but does in the way that the characters behave. Like many great literature pieces, the story provides a clue to investigate the reader’s own insight, but there is no correct answer. […]
During lunchtime at the Udon restaurant named Hoshino, the conversation with Nakata was reminded: Nakata methodically enjoyed each and every noodle. “This udon is delicious,” he said. “Glad you like it,” Hoshino said.– Kafka on the Shore (Ch. 24). Hoshino1-11-2 Nihombashi-Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022
This time of the year, grilled eel reminds me of what Nakata stated; “Eel is quite a treat. There’s something different about it, compared to other food. Certain foods can take the place of others, but as far as I know, nothing can take the place of eel.” (Kafka on the Shore, Ch.6)
Did any of you happen to imagine what was written in the burned secret files of Miss Saeki in Kafka on the shore? “Nakata understands,” he said, nodding seriously. “If that’s what you’d like, Miss Saeki, I’ll be happy to burn it all up for you. You can rest assured.” (Kafka on the Shore, Ch.42) […]
Last week, I had a chance to see “Kafka on the Shore” directed by Yukio Ninagawa and enjoyed the play which condensed the original story into 185 minutes stage without losing the taste. The beautiful Rie Miyazawa as Miss Saeki exuded a classy aura both when she performed the part of the age of 15 […]