Why Did He Throw Away Almost Everything He Owned? Inside Fumio Sasaki's Near-Empty Apartment

📖 *About this video* In a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, Fumio Sasaki — author of "Goodbye, Things" — lives in a 250-square-foot studio with about 150 possessions in total: no sofa, no table, no bookshelves, no television. This video tours his near-empty apartment item by item, hears how he used to live surrounded by unread books, and learns the gentle rules he used to let go — and what actually changed inside him. 💡 *What you'll learn* How few things he actually owns — and the before story of a quietly miserable editor A room-by-room tour of an almost empty Tokyo studio The one-towel rule, the uniform closet, and his practical rules for letting go Why he says a minimalist is not the person who owns the least ⏱️ *Chapters* 00:00 Meet Fumio Sasaki 01:44 The Man He Used to Be 03:08 A Tour of Almost Nothing 04:47 One Towel, One Uniform 06:14 His Rules for Letting Go 08:02 What Changed Inside 09:44 Say Goodbye to One Thing 🙏 *Thank you for watching!* If Sasaki's quiet little apartment gave you something to think about, please like, share it with someone whose drawers are overflowing, and subscribe for more quiet wisdom from Japan. Tell us in the comments: what is the one thing in your home you have thought about letting go of five times? ⚠️ *Disclaimer* This video presents the widely reported story and lifestyle of Japanese author Fumio Sasaki, author of "Goodbye, Things," for general educational and entertainment purposes only. Details are drawn from his book and published interviews and profiles; his way of living is offered as inspiration, not as a rule for anyone else's home or wellbeing. AI-generated illustrations and voiceover. 🔖 *Hashtags* #JapaneseHabits #FumioSasaki #Minimalism #GoodbyeThings #JapaneseMinimalism #Declutter #SimpleLiving #TinyApartment #LessIsMore #TokyoLife