👉 Cooping is a concept in Japanese literature that refers to the practice of keeping one's thoughts and feelings hidden from others. It was popularized by author Haruki Murakami, who created a fictional character named Koichi Arimura, which embodies this concept. In his novel "Norwegian Wood," published in 1987, Murakami depicts Koichi as a shy and reserved man who is constantly on the lookout for attention. He often tries to keep himself hidden from the