In her most personal book yet, the iconic star of the hit Netflix seriesTidying Up with Marie Kondoand #1 bestselling author ofThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Upopens up about the cultural traditions that have inspired her philosophy—and can make our lives better today.“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.”Though 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.Written with her television co-star Marie Iida, inLetter from Japan, Marie reflects on the myriad questions she received about her inspirations by