Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche

by Haruki Murakami

Description

On March 20, 1995, the Tokyo subway system became the scene of a horrific chemical attack, forever altering the city's sense of security. Internationally acclaimed author Haruki Murakami delves into the aftermath of this devastating event, moving beyond the headlines to explore the human stories behind the tragedy. Through intimate interviews with survivors, witnesses, and even a cult member, Murakami probes the complex layers of the Japanese psyche and the societal undercurrents that may have contributed to such an act. This powerful work of journalistic literature offers a profound and haunting examination of a nation grappling with trauma, fear, and the search for understanding.

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Harvill Press

Published Feb 1, 2001

309 pages

ISBN: 9781860468438

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First Published

1997

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche by Haruki Murakami.

Violence
Death/Grief
War/Trauma