In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami signs his autograph on his novel Killing Commendatore during a press conference in Tokyo. Murakami said politicians need to reduce public uncertainty and fear over the coronavirus by speaking sincerely about the pandemic. AP PHOTO
TOKYO: Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami says politicians need to help reduce public uncertainty and fear over the coronavirus and gain people's support by speaking sincerely about the pandemic.