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Born on October 9, 1984, Marie Kondō is from Tokyo, Japan. Marie Kondō is credited as a consultant, non-fiction writer and television presenter. That works out to 41 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Tokyo Woman's Christian University. Recorded honors include Time 100 (2015).
My Take
Marie Kondo fascinates me because she turned tidying into a genuine philosophy of living. The idea of keeping only what sparks joy sounds simple, yet it reframes our entire relationship with possessions, and that quiet radicalism is why The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up swept the world and landed her on the Time 100. What I admire most is how she translated a very Japanese sense of order and aesthetics into something universally legible. Her later candor about loosening her own standards while raising children only makes her more human. I consider her one of modern Japan's finest cultural exports.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marie Kondō
- Name (Japanese)
- 近藤麻理恵
- Born
- October 9, 1984 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Occupation
- writer / consultant / non-fiction writer / television presenter / executive producer
2. Background
- University
- Tokyo Woman's Christian University
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Time 100
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://konmari.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mariekondo_jp/
- Xhttps://x.com/MarieKondo
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie%20Kondo
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%BF%91%E8%97%A4%E9%BA%BB%E7%90%86%E6%81%B5
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11638963
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Marie Kondō born?
Born October 9, 1984 (age 41).
Where is Marie Kondō from?
Marie Kondō is from Tokyo, Japan.
What does Marie Kondō do?
Marie Kondō works as writer, consultant, non-fiction writer, television presenter, executive producer.
What is Marie Kondō known for?
Notable works include The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.
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