Danshari: The Japanese Art of Decluttering Your Space to Transform Your Life

by Hideko Yamashita

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Hardcover

Published May 5, 2026

Reviews

[elle]

This resonated with me way more than Marie Kondo, and surprisingly, because this philosophy sat with me and settled somewhat, I made much more headway with my clutter (internal and external) than I had with any other system of thinking. I continue to refer to it whenever I feel my energy ebb, and each time I find more depth and more meaning.

[Marian]

Not only did I love many of the strategies in this book but it immediately motivated me to get rid of several items daily, with ease. I've read and used other guides but this one is exceptional.

[Lilla]

If you think you’ve read everything there is to know about decluttering, this book will surprise you. ✨
The concept of Danshari goes deeper than typical organizing trends.
I loved how Danshari shifts the focus from the items themselves to our relationship with them in the present moment. 🪴

The real-life case studies beautifully illustrate how letting go of clutter can heal stagnant relationships and outdated beliefs.🤍

Highly recommend if you want a deeper, more intentional lifestyle shift. 🤎🌳

⚠️Warning: Side effects of reading this book include taking three times longer to finish it because you’re constantly stopping to practice what it preaches.

[Anthony Blencowe]

Very comprehensive work, goes a fast pace

I can see that beginners to decluttering and change of lifestyle could become overwhelmed with the speed Ms. Yamashita goes. Nevertheless, it is a great comprehensive book about her concept of Danshari. If you are familiar with tidying up, decluttering and minimizing, plus mindfulness, you will find overlaps, commonalities, and a lot of new viewpoints. A book that deserves to kept as reference.

[Anita K.]

Unbedingt lesen - befreit die SEELE MAXIMAL 😸🦾🔥❣️❣️❣️

[Lo]

This is a fantastic book. It doesn’t teach you how to fold clothes but rather gives you ideas on how to get rid of things that don’t matter. How to display things and not so much organize.

[Greet]

Great book, very inspiring. The relation between the quality of our lives in relation to our surroundings is very true.

[Cheryl]

Easily read in one sitting. A different take on decluttering. I liked it and learned from it, although it was extremely redundant. Could have been summarized in half the space.

[Clive]

An interesting book about decluttering. The real test of how effective it has been for me will be when I start to adopt some of the strategies in the book. It has motivated me though.

[Aimee]

A nice book on decluttering with a different take than Marie Kondo.

[Jordan]

I really like the danshari concept, the only reason I didn't give this 4 stars was it occasionally felt dragged out. Which is kind of ironic for a book about decluttering. I think the imagery used for letting things in to your house but not out will be very helpful for a lot of people. Systems need to flow and if nothing is leaving, your home is just stagnate and unhealthy. There definitely seems to be quite a bit of Buddhist influence in her philosophy as well, which is nice.