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Haruki Murakami Celebrated with Two Prestigious New York Honors

12/14/2025

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Haruki Murakami, the Japanese writer, received two New York honors.
The Center for Fiction awarded the Lifetime of Excellence in Fiction Award.
The Japan Society gave him a prize for fostering U.S.-Japan relations.
A tribute titled Murakami Mixtape featured readings from his works, including Kafka on the Shore.
Murakami reflected on his New York experiences and noted optimism for young Japanese writers.

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Story summary

Haruki Murakami, the Japanese writer, received two New York honors.
The Center for Fiction awarded the Lifetime of Excellence in Fiction Award.
The Japan Society gave him a prize for fostering U.S.-Japan relations.
A tribute titled Murakami Mixtape featured readings from his works, including Kafka on the Shore.
Murakami reflected on his New York experiences and noted optimism for young Japanese writers.