In 2014 Marie Kondo became famous around the world changed how we live the relationship we
have with the objects around us and taught us how to seek out the joy in our daily lives. Five
years later her Netflix TV show brought her teachings to an even wider audience and introduced
to millions her captivating charm and serene presence. And now another five years have passed
and it' s time for more surprises and more ground to be broken. From the time
Life-Changing Magic first launched and all through the years that followed the most compelling
questions and keenest interest from media and readers alike all around the globe were grounded
in one key reality: Marie Kondo' s Japanese perspective. Readers and viewers were fascinated
by what they learned of Marie' s upbringing her family her early professional career and
her experiences with Shintoism. So much has changed in the world in the last decade but one
constant is that the fascination with Japan is on the rise. The more people learn about
Japanese culture the more entranced they become with how Japanese people often combine an
ultra-modern lifestyle with a deep respect for ancient customs and traditions on every level.
Finally in Marie Kondo we have an authentic world-famous communicator and guide inviting us
in illuminating ancient ways of thinking and how they apply to modern lives around the globe.
Letter from Japan is an invitation to explore into customs and traditions and how these ways
of thinking have informed Marie' s life and her famous life-changing tidying method.
