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It’s undeniable that shows produced in languages that are not the most widely spoken are rare. However, one of such shows has recently been gaining popularity in streaming platforms: Tyding up with Marie Kondo. Today, we have the great pleasure of interviewing Marie Iida, the super talented interpreter on the show. Marie is a Japanese translator and an editorial coordinator. She was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, and first moved to the United States at the age of 6. Moving back and forth between the U.S. and her native country throughout her life, she developed a love of writing in both Japanese and English. She graduated from New York University and completed a master’s degree in American Studies at Columbia University. She has worked translating screenplays for legendary Japanese filmmakers. Marie’s work as a translator can be seen in renowned Japanese publications. She also has been working as a Japanese editorial coordinator and translator for a New York publisher and she currently works as Marie Kondo’