Marie Kondo

Also known as 近藤麻理恵, KonMari (こんまり)

Author TV Host

Born: Oct 9, 1984age 41
body type: Slim
nationality: Japanese

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Active 1997 – present

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Slim and black-haired, Marie Kondo was born on Tuesday 9th of October 1984 in Osaka, Japan. She is a Japanese author and TV host who started her organizing career at age 12, remaining active since 1997.

Known globally as Konmari, she has written four books on organizing that have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her method emphasizes tidiness as a path to a calmer life. With over 4.1 million Instagram followers, her influence extends beyond books into television and social media. She continues to shape how people approach decluttering at home.

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Years Active: 1997-present (started around 12 years old; 29 years active)
Birthplace: Osaka, Japan
Ethnicity: Asian

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Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown

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Instagram Followers: 4.1m (as of May 2026)

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How did Marie Kondo get started in organizing?

She began her organizing practice at age 12, which predates her official career start in 1997.

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Marie Kondo has been active in organizing since 1997, having started at the age of 12.
Her first name is often associated with the Konmari method, which she is also known by.