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140. East meets East in the West: Two Japanese women explore Reiki, energy, and healing - Akiko Hoshihara

October 03, 2025 • Masako Kozawa / Akiko Hoshihara • Season 4 • Episode 140

In this first episode of a special mini-series, "East meets East in the West: A dialogue between two Japanese women" host Masako Kozawa is joined by fellow Japanese healer, Akiko Hoshihara, to explore the world of Reiki and energy healing. Together, they discuss what Reiki truly is, how it connects us to universal life force energy, and why deep relaxation is the key to natural healing.

The conversation also touches on the body’s energy maps - chakras, dantians, and meridians - as well as insights from Shinto, Japan’s nature-based spirituality that sees spirit in all things.

This episode offers a heartfelt and grounded exploration of energy, healing, and the unique perspective of two Japanese women navigating life and spirituality in the West.

✨ Stay tuned for the future episodes in the series, where Masako and Akiko dive deeper into hypnotherapy, inner child healing, and self-love.

Listen to Episode 131: Reclaiming your true self: Spiritual awakening and inner child healing

Listen to Episode 132: Embracing your soul’s assignment: Why you reincarnated now

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