Let Go
50 Lessons from Japanese Minimalism to Set You Free
Published on 2. April 2026
208 pages
978-1-80546-562-1 (ISBN)
Description
'This book beautifully reminds us that freedom comes from choosing what truly matters, and releasing the rest with gratitude' Marie Kondo
'A bible for minimalist living' Dr Joseph Jebelli
'Read Let Go and feel a weight lifted off your shoulders. Practical, insightful, and full of wisdom' Iwan Carrington
'He is on a journey toward his true self, shedding what is unnecessary without placing importance on how others see him, and focusing only on what his soul truly seeks. He carefully examines each element and is creating a life that is entirely his own. Thank you for sharing what you've discovered along the way' Banana Yoshimoto
'The moment you stop trying to force additions to your life, your true talent and abundance will begin to flow. This book is about letting go of fear and reclaiming control of your own destiny. It frees you from society's spell of "more, more, more." The lifestyle Daisuke Yosumi embodies represents the true wealth found after stripping away life's noise' Ken Honda, author of the international bestselling book Happy Money
What if a freer, richer life doesn't come from gaining more but from letting go?
This Japanese bestselling phenomenon reveals how you can access your true self by letting go of everything in your life that no longer serves you.
In 2010, Daisuke Yosumi left his prestigious role as a hitmaker at Warner Music Japan to fulfill his dream: living a self-sufficient, minimalist life in New Zealand. By letting go of his career, status, connections, possessions, and 90% of his income - Yosumi reclaimed his true self. Since then, he has become a bestselling author and a pioneer of Japan's minimalist and digital nomad movements, inspiring millions to discover freedom and happiness through letting go.
In Let Go, Yosumi invites you to strip away the clutter - both physical and emotional - in an age of too much: goods, information, and pressure. His methods cover every aspect of our lives: money and the things we own; time management; health and stress; mindset and habits; work; and relationships.
Through fifty simple yet powerful shifts, Yosumi shows us how to:
- Declutter your home and finances to create space for what truly matters
- Break free from outdated habits, constant multitasking, and the pressure to prove yourself
- Let go of negative self-talk, draining relationships, and the need to please others
- Reimagine work and lifestyle choices so they align with your true self
With relatable stories and gentle but transformative advice, Yosumi offers easy steps you can begin today. Practical and deeply inspiring, Let Go is not a book about becoming a minimalist. It's a life strategy for finding true freedom, true happiness, and your true self.
'A bible for minimalist living' Dr Joseph Jebelli
'Read Let Go and feel a weight lifted off your shoulders. Practical, insightful, and full of wisdom' Iwan Carrington
'He is on a journey toward his true self, shedding what is unnecessary without placing importance on how others see him, and focusing only on what his soul truly seeks. He carefully examines each element and is creating a life that is entirely his own. Thank you for sharing what you've discovered along the way' Banana Yoshimoto
'The moment you stop trying to force additions to your life, your true talent and abundance will begin to flow. This book is about letting go of fear and reclaiming control of your own destiny. It frees you from society's spell of "more, more, more." The lifestyle Daisuke Yosumi embodies represents the true wealth found after stripping away life's noise' Ken Honda, author of the international bestselling book Happy Money
What if a freer, richer life doesn't come from gaining more but from letting go?
This Japanese bestselling phenomenon reveals how you can access your true self by letting go of everything in your life that no longer serves you.
In 2010, Daisuke Yosumi left his prestigious role as a hitmaker at Warner Music Japan to fulfill his dream: living a self-sufficient, minimalist life in New Zealand. By letting go of his career, status, connections, possessions, and 90% of his income - Yosumi reclaimed his true self. Since then, he has become a bestselling author and a pioneer of Japan's minimalist and digital nomad movements, inspiring millions to discover freedom and happiness through letting go.
In Let Go, Yosumi invites you to strip away the clutter - both physical and emotional - in an age of too much: goods, information, and pressure. His methods cover every aspect of our lives: money and the things we own; time management; health and stress; mindset and habits; work; and relationships.
Through fifty simple yet powerful shifts, Yosumi shows us how to:
- Declutter your home and finances to create space for what truly matters
- Break free from outdated habits, constant multitasking, and the pressure to prove yourself
- Let go of negative self-talk, draining relationships, and the need to please others
- Reimagine work and lifestyle choices so they align with your true self
With relatable stories and gentle but transformative advice, Yosumi offers easy steps you can begin today. Practical and deeply inspiring, Let Go is not a book about becoming a minimalist. It's a life strategy for finding true freedom, true happiness, and your true self.
Reviews / Votes
Letting go is not a loss - it is an act of self-respect. This book beautifully reminds us that freedom comes from choosing what truly matters, and releasing the rest with gratitude. A meaningful guide for living lightly and authentically. -- Marie Kondo A refuge from the excesses of modern life. This powerful, timely guide will help you find joy in simplicity and freedom in letting go. Like a bible for minimalist living, I found myself turning to it every day. -- Dr Joseph Jebelli, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Brain at Rest He is on a journey toward his true self, shedding what is unnecessary without placing importance on how others see him, and focusing only on what his soul truly seeks.He carefully examines each element and is creating a life that is entirely his own.
Thank you for sharing what you've discovered along the way. * Banana Yoshimoto * Read Let Go and feel a weight lifted off your shoulders. Practical, insightful, and full of wisdom. * Iwan Carrington, Sunday Times bestselling author of Clean in 15 * The moment you stop trying to force additions to your life, your true talent and abundance will begin to flow. This book is about letting go of fear and reclaiming control of your own destiny. It frees you from society's spell of 'more, more, more.' The lifestyle Daisuke Yosumi embodies represents the true wealth found after stripping away life's noise. * Ken Honda, author of the international bestselling book Happy Money *
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Main
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
File size
0,61 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-80546-562-1 (9781805465621)
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04/2026
Atlantic Books
€19.50
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Person
Daisuke Yosumi (born 1970) began his career at Sony Music in Tokyo in 1995 and was headhunted by Warner Music in 2004. As a producer, he created ten million-selling hits, before moving to a lakeside forest in New Zealand in 2010 to fulfil a long-held dream. The original Japanese edition of Let Go sparked a nationwide minimalist boom.
He mastered the art of 'letting go' through three radical life stages: his difficult school years, the
corporate battlefield, and now a self-sufficient life free from the pressures of time and money in New Zealand, where he lives with his family. A pioneer of Japan's digital nomad and trekking movements, he is the first Japanese ambassador for both Greenpeace Japan and Fairtrade Japan. He also leads LifestyleDesign.Camp, an online community school for post-capitalist living.
He mastered the art of 'letting go' through three radical life stages: his difficult school years, the
corporate battlefield, and now a self-sufficient life free from the pressures of time and money in New Zealand, where he lives with his family. A pioneer of Japan's digital nomad and trekking movements, he is the first Japanese ambassador for both Greenpeace Japan and Fairtrade Japan. He also leads LifestyleDesign.Camp, an online community school for post-capitalist living.
Content
Introduction: Why Are You Unfree Now? Prologue: Never Let Go of Your Freedom STEP 1: Money & Belongings 1: Let go of the noise in your vision 2: Let go of what you aren't using 3: Let go of the need to stock up 4: Let go of your stingy habits 5: Let go of small purchases 6: Let go of impulse shopping 7: Let go of not being choosy 8: Let go of accessorizing 9: Let go of chasing a bigger life 10: Let go of having too many clothes STEP 2: Work 11: Let go of work you're not good at 12: Let go of the multitasking mindset 13: Let go of your thirst for recognition 14: Let go of your to-do list 15: Let go of majority rule 16: Let go of regular hours 17: Let go of your assumptions 18: Let go of your rational brain 19: Let go of procrastination 20: Let go of balance STEP 3: Health & Mindset 21: Let go of late nights 22: Let go of poor sleep 23: Let go of overeating 24: Let go of your everyday routine 25: Let go of the presence of others 26: Let go of other people's common sense 27: Let go of disturbing words 28: Let go of relying on sheer willpower 29: Let go of studying without a why 30: Let go of the noise STEP 4: Relationships 31: Let go of your network 32: Let go of familiarity 33: Let go of the usual holidays 34: Let go of hiding your true self 35: Let go of pleasing everyone 36: Let go of resisting tradition 37: Let go of checking messages 38: Let go of being competitive 39: Let go of hiding behind 'sorry' 40: Let go of holding yourself back STEP 5: Lifestyle 41: Let go of the fear of lacking 42: Let go of staying in one place 43: Let go of trying to choose everything 44: Let go of the fear of being foolish 45: Let go of always being online 46: Let go of the idea that you must never run away 47: Let go of company loyalty 48: Let go of giving up 49: Let go of the illusion of freedom 50: Let go of past success Epilogue: Epilogue Afterword: Humanity's Journey to Freedom - Seven Steps of Letting Go
