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A gentle thought on minimalism — Japan vs. the U.S. 🇯🇵🇺🇸
In the U.S., minimalism is often framed as having less:fewer clothes, fewer dishes, fewer things on the shelves.
In Japan, minimalism is more about respect —respect for space, for objects, and for how a home supports daily life.
Rather than asking:❌ “Do I own too much?”
The question becomes:✅ “Does this support the life I’m living right now?”
A chipped mug may stay because it’s loved.A rarely used item may go because it creates visual noise or mental strain.Nothing is kept out of guilt. Nothing is removed out of trendiness.
A simple practice to try this week (no decluttering required): Choose one object you use daily.Pause before using it.Notice whether it feels supportive, neutral, or draining.
That awareness alone prepares you for deeper decluttering — without overwhelm.
More soon as we get ready for our next challenge. 🌿🍵
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