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Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami dies at 74

Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami has died at the age of 74, according to reports from Kyodo News and NHK on October 23. The author, known for works such as 'Almost Transparent Blue' and 'Coin Locker Babies,' passed away on the 17th, with a private family funeral held in accordance with his wishes. Yonhap reports that Murakami was a contemporary of Haruki Murakami and was known for sharply depicting the dark sides of modern Japanese society, including war and violence.

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