Blind Willow, Sleeping — Woman

Originally published in English in 2006, this volume serves as a significant milestone in Murakami's career, compiling works written between 1980 and 2005.

A narrative about a waitress who is granted one mysterious wish on her 20th birthday. Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman

Explores the internal state of a young woman through a poem about magical willow pollen that induces sleep. Originally published in English in 2006, this volume

A collection of 24 short stories that blend realism with the surreal. Originally published in English in 2006