Books Ryū Murakami, Writer Who Explored Japan’s Dark Side, Dies at 74
His books about sex, drugs and social misfits amid the country’s economic boom — and subsequent bust — sold millions of copies.
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· November 3, 2026 · 1 min read
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His books about sex, drugs and social misfits amid the country’s economic boom — and subsequent bust — sold millions of copies.
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