Letter From Japan

£16.99

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.

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Description

The brand new book from bestselling author Marie Kondo explores her cultural roots and reveals the aspects of Japanese culture that are intrinsic to her world-famous tidying method. The six chapters in this book – Cherish, Perfect, Consider, Harmonise, Purify, and Savour – represent guiding principles by which Marie leads her life every day. They also define the values that flow through the arts, rituals, and sensibilities of Japan.

We discover why appreciating the beauty of sakura, cherry blossom, allows for a moment to deeply experience a season through a single entity (Cherish). In the traditional tea ceremony, we see the importance of kiwameru, the Japanese word for achieving mastery or perfection (Perfect). In umami, we taste how something simple and delicious can nourish the heart (Savour). We explore why the things left unsaid, ma, are just as important as the words we say (Harmonise).

The beautiful hardback edition, which will includes foiling on the cover and illustrated pages, will make the perfect gift.

Additional information

Weight 0.382 kg
Dimensions 20.6 × 13.6 × 2.9 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

208

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

648.5 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K