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Fans Mark the Release of New Haruki Murakami Novel at a Midnight Event in Tokyo
ClickonDetroit ^ | 7/2/26 | Mari Yamaguchi

Posted on 07/02/2026 1:51:22 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Hours before Haruki Murakami's new book was set to go on sale in Japan on Friday, dozens of fans gathered outside a major Tokyo bookstore for a special event to get their first copies as soon as the clock struck midnight.

“The Tale of KAHO” is the Japanese author's first full-length novel featuring a lone woman protagonist, according to Shinchosha Publishing Co.

“Kaho, a picture book author, is just an average young woman. But truly bizarre things start happening around her,” Murakami said in a brief message posted on the publisher’s campaign website. “I wrote this novel as I put myself in her shoes.” His statement surprised many fans, because most of Murakami's protagonists are young or middle-aged men.

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TOPICS: Books/Literature; Local News
KEYWORDS: books; harukimurakami; japan; literature; publishing; tokyo
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1 posted on 07/02/2026 1:51:22 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

It is nice to see people still reading books.


2 posted on 07/02/2026 1:54:10 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (The tree accused of killed Sonny Bono was planted.)
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To: nickcarraway
Over dinner, her date tells her that, although he has dated a number of women, “I’ve never seen one as ugly as you.”

Better start than “It was a dark and stormy night…”. Got to find out how that blind date ended up!

3 posted on 07/02/2026 1:55:40 PM PDT by roadcat ( )
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To: roadcat

I like it when people are honest and forthright.


4 posted on 07/02/2026 1:59:56 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: ConservativeMind
I like it when people are honest and forthright.

Yeah, same here. But some go too far! My wife listens to a radio program story each morning “2nd date update”, where someone complains they have been ghosted after a blind date and want a 2nd date. The responses of the called ghosting date subject are hilarious, as the ghosted dater doesn’t realize how stupidly they acted on the blind date. Often dishonest in their self-descriptions, but more often in how they treat someone. Reminds me of my youngest granddaughter, when I was helping her build a toy project. She looks me in the eye and says “Your breath stinks!”. I got some a breath mint and thanked her. Be honest, and be nice!

5 posted on 07/02/2026 2:20:28 PM PDT by roadcat ( )
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To: nickcarraway

Anyone who wants on the literature ping list let me know.


6 posted on 07/02/2026 2:21:44 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

Thanks! I haven’t experienced this author. Always on the lookout for good ones.


7 posted on 07/02/2026 2:21:53 PM PDT by Silentgypsy (In my defense, I was left unsupervised..)
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I haven’t read a lot by him, but in my estimation he is a good writer.


8 posted on 07/02/2026 3:09:05 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

Ping please.


9 posted on 07/02/2026 3:30:01 PM PDT by desertsolitaire (w)
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To: ConservativeMind

Japanese light novels/manga/anime often have great stories and great artwork, some very emotional and compelling.


10 posted on 07/02/2026 3:52:36 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: nickcarraway

My county digital library has many of his books and, judging by how many of them are on hold, they’re very popular. I borrowed one directly after having read your post.


11 posted on 07/02/2026 8:45:17 PM PDT by Silentgypsy (In my defense, I was left unsupervised..)
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