{"product_id":"letter-from-japan-hardcover","title":"Letter from Japan - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarie Kondo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarie Iida\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn her most personal book yet, the iconic star of the hit Netflix series \u003ci\u003eTidying Up with Marie Kondo\u003c\/i\u003e and #1 bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up\u003c\/i\u003e opens up about the cultural traditions that have inspired her philosophy--and can make our lives better today.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This book represents guiding principles by which I lead my life every day. They also define, at least for me, the values that flow through the customs, traditions, arts and sensibilities of Japan.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThough she's known for \"tidying up\" and \"sparking joy,\" there's more to Marie Kondo than her fervent desire to help you better appreciate your mess. Across book tours and international conferences, it became clear that her audience, while interested in how to keep their lives tidy, was also keen to learn about Marie herself and the culture that is intrinsic to her tidying method. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten with her television co-star Marie Iida, in \u003ci\u003eLetter from Japan\u003c\/i\u003e, Marie reflects on the myriad questions she received about her inspirations by examining the Japanese customs that she grew up with--minute details of tea ceremonies, the art of taking care of gardens, and the power of passing seasons--with her trademark gentle wisdom. But this book isn't only a response to her audience's wish to know the real Marie Kondo; it's a testament for her three children, a documentation of the foundational elements of their culture, despite the rapidly changing times, which is essential to their understanding of the world around them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith subtle and lyrical prose, Marie embarks on her most personal and affirming book yet, unveiling for her readers the customs, traditions, and practices that not only spark joy for her, but also to preserve them for future generations.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarie Kondo \u003c\/b\u003eis a tidying expert, bestselling author, star of Netflix's hit show \u003ci\u003eTidying Up with Marie Kondo\u003c\/i\u003e, and founder of KonMari Media, Inc. She has been featured in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLondon Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e, and on \u003ci\u003eThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEllen\u003c\/i\u003e. She was named one of \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarie Iida\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and Japanese-English interpreter based in Los Angeles. She has worked with Marie Kondo for over a decade including on her Netflix series \u003ci\u003eTidying Up with Marie Kondo. \u003c\/i\u003eHer writing in translation includes monographs on contemporary Japanese artists, as well as the Japanese crime fiction classic \u003ci\u003eLady Joker \u003c\/i\u003eby Kaoru Takamura, with Allison Markin Powell.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 7.09 x 4.88 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 21, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51987501744429,"sku":"9798217088089","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/eKjfKumpKs9798217088089.webp?v=1776179098","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/letter-from-japan-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}