Marie Kondō

Marie Kondō is a Japanese organizing consultant, author, and entrepreneur, celebrated worldwide as the pioneer of modern minimalism. Born in Tokyo in 1984, she began organizing her family’s home as a child and spent her school years reading homemaking magazines instead of playing outside. By 19, while studying sociology at Tokyo Woman’s Christian University, she launched a personal tidying consultancy that quickly grew by word of mouth.

Her debut book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (2011), became a #1 bestseller in Japan and later an international sensation, selling over 13 million copies in more than 40 languages. It inspired millions to declutter their homes and sparked a global movement in mindful living. Her subsequent works, Spark Joy and Kurashi at Home, deepen her philosophy by exploring how to create spaces that radiate harmony and happiness.

In 2019, Kondō starred in Netflix’s hit series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, earning an Emmy nomination and bringing her message of simplicity and gratitude to millions of viewers worldwide. Today, through her company KonMari Media, she continues to teach that tidying is not about discarding—it’s about discovering what truly matters and building a life filled with joy, serenity, and purpose.