Foreshadowing is a literary device in which hints or indications of forthcoming events are dropped or buried. Usually, foreshadowing is relatively evident; but it can be more cryptic or arcane, particularly when some aspects can only be identified as foreshadowing after readers have extra details to contextualise and make logical sense of what occurred earlier. It builds tension and draws the reader deeper into the story, so they are eager to read and discover what happens next. The purpose of foreshadowing is to heighten the suspense and anticipation of what is to come, increasing the reader's engagement with the material. Haruki Murakami's The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle epitomises the despondent protagonist, vainly looking for the purpose both in real and dream realms, neither of which he entirely resides. It is a genius, captivating, prescient, infused masterpiece loaded with aspects of humour and terror. This masterwork is filled with foreshadowing, from the title, a plethora of similes and metaphors, to character features and surroundings. The research paper explores some instances where Murakami has exercised this literary technique.