Haruki Murakami to publish first novel to feature woman as lead character

In an interview with the New York Times in February, Haruki Murakami described writing from a woman’s perspective as unfamiliar but natural. Photograph: Eugene Hoshiko/AP

The Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami will publish his first novel to feature a woman as the main character this summer.

The Tale of Kaho will be published in Japan on 3 July, with an ebook edition released the same day. A UK edition has not yet been announced.