Danshari

“Before Marie Kondo captured the world’s attention with her exhortations to rid ourselves of items that did not “spark joy,” there was another Japanese guru of decluttering. Her name is Hideko Yamashita. And while Ms. Yamashita, 70, has never reached Ms. Kondo’s level of Netflix-induced fame, she is widely credited in Japan with spearheading the modern movement of decluttering our homes.” —The New York Times“Japan’s original decluttering queen cleans up your new year…Drawing on a wealth of case studies, [Ms. Yamashita’s] book shows how danshari isn’t just about tossing away your junk—it’s a way of creating space in your life to find peace and joy while enhancing your mental and emotional well-being.” —The Japan Times

Hideko Yamashita was inspired by the yogic philosophy of dan-ko (refusal), sha-ko (disposal), and ri-ko (separation) during her student years. Drawing from this, she developed Danshari as a practical, self-help method for decluttering your life—both physically and emotionally. Today, she shares the message of Danshari through her many books, tv appearances, radio, magazine and newspaper interviews, and online media. Her books have sold over 7 million copies and inspired people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life to transform not only their homes, but their lives. This is her first book in English.