{
  "id": 16161547,
  "title": "Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami dies aged 74",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/japanese-novelist-ryu-murakami-dies-aged-74-16161547",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T07:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261023/japanese-novelist-ryu-murakami-dies-aged-74"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Japanese author Ryu Murakami, known for his provocative novels filled with sex and violence, passed away at the age of 74, his publisher confirmed on Friday. The publisher, Gentosha, expressed deep sorrow over the premature loss of the acclaimed writer, who dedicated his career to producing shocking works that resonated with a younger generation. One of Murakami's most celebrated works, \"Almost Transparent Blue,\" published in 1976, explored the dark underbelly of youth, drug abuse, and sexuality, earning him a prestigious literary award in Japan. Other notable novels include \"Coin Locker Babies\" (1980), which depicted children abandoned in baggage lockers and their struggles for survival, and \"In The Miso Soup\" (1997), which delved into a tourist's encounter with Tokyo's red-light district. In their statement, Gentosha prayed for Murakami's peace, acknowledging his pivotal role as a leading figure of his era.",
  "summary": "TOKYO — Japanese author Ryu Murakami, whose edgy works heavily featured sex and violence and were translated globally, has died, his publisher said Friday. He was 74. \"We are deeply and unbearably saddened to learn of the premature death of Ryu Murakami, who spent his career continuously releasing shocking works meant for a younger audience,\" publisher Gentosha said in a statement Friday. Among…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Japanese author Ryu Murakami, known for 'Almost Transparent Blue,' dies at 74",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/japanese-author-ryu-murakami-known-for-almost-transparent-blue-dies",
        "published": "2026-10-23T06:08:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami dies at 74",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/japanese-novelist-ryu-murakami-dies-at-74",
        "published": "2026-10-23T06:25:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}