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Tsuneo demanding Bryan to clean up the moving boxes
Original Airdate: December 22 2018
Episode Description:
When Bryan's possessions arrive from the UK he just cannot get rid of anything. So much stuff with precious memories! While having his living room covered in moving boxes is an annoyance for Tsuneo, it also pushes him to tackle some tidying up he has been avoiding since the death of his wife. How do you tidy up, the Japanese way?
Description Source: NHK
Is it watchable?
YES! (via YouTube)
If you're a big fan of Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, I suggest you watch this one. Kondo's "KonMari Method" is mentioned multiple times throughout this episode, as Bryan figures out what belongings spark joy and what belongings he should get rid of.
Along with the KonMari Method, this episode also briefly covers the reusability of Kimono, or traditional Japanese dress clothes. It's revealed in the episode that Kimonos are actually made up of a single piece of fabric, and that the threads holding the Kimono together can be adjusted to fit the wearer. This is discussed as Tsuneo looks to pass down one of his wife's old Kimonos to Alice.
Overall, this one's a good episode. As a season finale, it doesn't have the same impact as Season 1's finale, but still offers yet another great look into Japanese culture.