-Fumio Sasaki shares the steps he went through in order to let go of his old belongings to finally embrace minimalism: Got rid of his books, chair and desk Mattress, table and TV. -As well as his experience as a previous maximalist: He used to be messy: left his clothes laying around, drank beer and played video-games at his table, bought antique cameras and collected CDs and DVDs.

Minimalism in Action:

CASE 1 FUMIO SASAKI He choose a small apt, and kept it constantly clean Slept on an airy matress Minimum tableware Very little clothes choices Liquid soap to wash body and hair Small hand towel (to wipe entire body) Thin wallet

CASE 2 HIJI He never leaves anything laying around His kitchen has refrigerator, microwave, a rice cooker and a microwave oven He also uses an airy mattress, and fold it uo to make a "matress sofa" Has an office in his closet: laptop and folding chair Uses a Sony head-mounted viewer instead of a TV

One of the first people who helped make minimalism popular across Japan

OFUMI AND TEE -- They were awakened by minimalism when they decided to build their own home, they threw away a hundred and thirty kg worth of possession. The presents they receive are kept minimal and presented with care, the living room wall is decorated with a hand towel from Mina Perhonen and a simple wall clock which creates a zen garden-like sense of space.

Yamasan’s -- An example about how a family of 4 can live simply, is clean and relaxing. She lives with her husband and two kids. Her garden consists of ash trees(privacy) and a wooden fence she built herself since she likes to diy.

The library was emptied out and transformed into a multifunction room, they only use hues that are easy on the eye. Summer wardrobe has 8 items which she irons consistently. Tatami bed, and everything in the closet is white