In Haruki Murakami's "Men Without Women," the idea is presented that no matter how often we return to a familiar place, it is never exactly the same as we left it. This change happens regardless of our desire for things to remain constant. The essence of a place shifts over time, influenced by our experiences and the world around us.

This concept emphasizes the fluid nature of life and how our interactions with environments subtly alter them. As we grow and change, so too does our perception of the places we once knew, reflecting the inevitable passage of time and the transformative power of our memories and experiences.