In "Norwegian Wood," Haruki Murakami reflects on the transient nature of travel and memory. While he vividly remembers the experiences—the sights, sounds, and smells—he struggles to recall specific locations or the sequence of his journey. This highlights how certain experiences resonate emotionally, even when the details fade.
Murakami's exploration of memory serves as a reminder that our internal maps of the world are often fragmented. The essence of the places visited...