Murakami expresses a desire to depict a version of Kyoto that eschews typical beauty in favor of revealing its historically gruesome backdrop regarding arts and culture.
He mentions the influence of the TV series Shogun, noting its refreshing portrayal of 17th-century feudal Japan, resonating deeply with contemporary Japanese perspectives.
For Murakami, portraying hara-kiri scenes with their poetic prefaces underlines the connection between historical narratives and modern identity, challenging familiar depictions of Japanese culture.
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