Writers born on January 12

Take a focused look at the writers born on January 12. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1949 Haruki Murakami

  Haruki Murakami is a renowned Japanese novelist, short-story writer, and translator known for his surreal, imaginative fiction influenced by Western literature and pop culture. Internationally acclaimed, his works have been translated into over 50 languages, earning him numerous literary awards and a broad, devoted readership. [bio]