Five Star Gift Ideas

That's great! Here are some gift ideas based on your friend's interest in Haruki Murakami:

1. A Haruki Murakami book: Select a book by Haruki Murakami that your friend hasn't read yet, or potentially their favorite one that they'll appreciate having a physical copy of. A couple of great options are "Kafka on the Shore" or "Norwegian Wood".

2. A Haruki Murakami-themed journal: If your friend enjoys writing, they might appreciate a journal themed around their favorite author. You can find journals with Murakami quotes or book covers online.

3. Haruki Murakami's music recommendations: Haruki Murakami is known for including music in his novels as a major theme. You could make your friend a playlist of music recommended or featured by Haruki Murakami, or even give them one of Murakami's own music albums.

4. Haruki Murakami-inspired art: If your friend is a fan of Haruki Murakami's writing, they might appreciate art inspired by his work. This could include a canvas print or poster of Murakami's book covers, or a print of an artist's interpretation of one of his characters or stories.

5. Haruki Murakami-themed gift basket: Combine items inspired by Haruki Murakami into one cohesive gift basket. This could include a Murakami book, a music album, a candle that smells like one of the locations in his book, and a mug with a Murakami quote on it.

Or you can get her/him a star map with an important date you share.