As per our current Database, Haruki Murakami is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Haruki Murakami is 75 years, 11 months and 10 days old. Haruki Murakami will celebrate 76rd birthday on a Sunday 12th of January 2025. Below we countdown to Haruki Murakami upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Haruki Murakami |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Age | 75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | January 12, 1949 (Kyoto, Japan) |
| Birthday | January 12 |
| Town/City | Kyoto, Japan |
| Nationality | Japan |
Haruki Murakami’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
Haruki Murakami was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
A Japanese bestselling Writer, he is known for works such as Kafka on the Shore, Norwegian Wood, and The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle. His work spanned the genres of magical realism and surrealism.
He studied drama at Waseda University. Before working full-time as a Writer, he opened a Tokyo coffeehouse and jazz bar called Peter Cat.
His first novel, Hear the Wind Sing, was made into a film in 1981.
He was born in Kyoto, Japan. He met his Future wife, Yoko, at Waseda University.
He translated works by F. Scott Fitzgerald into Japanese.
