Sotai therapy center " Akatoki-An " （あかとき庵）

Sotai therapy center " Akatoki-An " （あかとき庵） Sotai therapy center “ Akatoki-An ” located in Higashiyama Kyoto Japan . Sotai therapy has i We are open from 9:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. . (Every Thursday closed )

Sotai therapy was founded by a Japanese medical doctor Keizo Hashimoto(1897-1993). He developed his system from traditional oriental medicine in concert with his knowledge of modern medicine . We offers Sotai therapy that helps you feel better, have more energy, look better and think more clearly. Please feel free to contact us if you have any aches or pains in your body.

25/05/2026

【A Journey to Hungary to Teach Japanese SOTAI】
Three years ago,I received an invitation from Gisela in Sopron, Hungary.
　
She wanted me to come to Hungaryand teach Japanese SOTAI therapy.
　
At that time,I was very busy with my treatment workand political activities, including running in Japan’s House of Representatives election.
　
Because of that,I was unable to travel abroad.
　
In 2026,I was finally able to make this journey happen.
　
I flew from Japan to Vienna via Istanbul,then traveled through Vienna and Budapestbefore arriving in Sopron by train.

In Sopron, I held a two-day SOTAI small seminarand provided treatments for four people.

It had been a long time since I last traveled overseas alone.

But this journey became a truly meaningful experience for me.

Thank you.

【A Long-Awaited Reunion & Launching a New US Book Project with Stephen Brown?】Just returned to Kyoto, Japan, after a won...
24/05/2026

【A Long-Awaited Reunion & Launching a New US Book Project with Stephen Brown?】

Just returned to Kyoto, Japan, after a wonderful time conducting seminars and treatments in Sopron, Hungary!

Right after my return, I had a truly special reunion. Yesterday, for the first time in three years, I met up in Kyoto with Stephen Brown, who is based in Seattle and widely known as a leading translator and interpreter bringing Japanese traditional medicine to the world.
　
Stephen is a vital partner to me. He has translated my publications, such as "the North American Journal of Oriental Medicine", and has served as my interpreter when I teach seminars in the US.
　
On his way from Oita to Nagoya in Japan, Stephen made a stop in Kyoto. We spent about two hours catching up over coffee at Inoda Coffee near Kyoto Station.
　
Beyond just updating each other on our lives, we dived into some profound insights from his global perspective:
　
◆ The True Value of Japan that Locals Take for Granted
"Japan is the longest-enduring country in the world, and it is currently drawing immense attention globally. The incredible history and culture, the safety, the community-minded spirit of caring for others, and the meticulous level of service—what Japanese people consider 'ordinary' is extraordinary to the rest of the world. Japanese people should take greater pride in their heritage."

◆ The Culture of "Teate" (Hands-on Healing) the World Can Learn From
"Whether professional or amateur, Japan has a deeply rooted, everyday tradition of 'Teate' (touch/hands-on healing). This beautiful physical culture is something the Western world could truly benefit from adopting."
　
Hearing these words from someone with such a profound international perspective made me feel deeply proud of the traditional medicine and bodywork we practice every day.
　
On top of that, an exciting new vision emerged: a big project to publish a book in the US over the next three years! Talking about the future made the time fly by.
　
While Stephen and I have an age difference similar to that of a father and son, I feel incredibly grateful to share this mutual respect and to collaborate on creating meaningful content together across generations!

10/01/2026

On January 4, I visited Takihara-no-miya, an auxiliary shrine of Ise Grand Shrine, for the first time in nearly 40 years.

Takihara-no-miya is a sacred auxiliary shrine of Ise Grand Shrine, closely connected to the mythological journey of Princess Yamatohime in search of a home for Amaterasu, the sun goddess.

Its serene forests and clear streams preserve the spirit of ancient Shinto worship and offer visitors a timeless sense of peace.

【The world’s oldest continuous monarchy】On January 4, I visited Takihara-no-miya, an auxiliary shrine of Ise Grand Shrin...
07/01/2026

【The world’s oldest continuous monarchy】
On January 4, I visited Takihara-no-miya, an auxiliary shrine of Ise Grand Shrine, for the first time in nearly 40 years.

Located in Taiki Town, Mie Prefecture, Takihara-no-miya is also known as Tō-no-miya, meaning “the distant shrine,” because it lies far from Ise’s main sanctuary.

According to Japanese mythology recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki,Princess Yamatohime-no-Mikoto traveled across Japan in search of the most suitable place to enshrine Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and the ancestral deity of the Japanese Imperial Family.

Takihara is believed to be one of the sacred places she visited during this long journey, before the final site of Ise Grand Shrine was established.

Surrounded by ancient forests and clear streams, Takihara-no-miya has an atmosphere very similar to Ise Grand Shrine itself.
Visitors purify their hands in the river along the approach, walk through a long path lined with old cedar trees, and experience a deep sense of calm and reverence.

In 2026, Japan will enter the year of Hinoe-Uma, traditionally associated with strong solar energy.

Visiting a shrine dedicated to the sun goddess at the beginning of the year felt especially meaningful.

Learning about Japanese mythology through texts like the Kojiki deepens one’s appreciation of shrines and offers insight into why the Imperial tradition has remained central to Japanese culture for so long.

【About Anxiety】From beautiful Kyoto in autumn🍁My article was published in the Nov.2025 issue of NAJOM - North American J...
05/12/2025

【About Anxiety】
From beautiful Kyoto in autumn🍁

My article was published in the Nov.2025 issue of NAJOM - North American Journal of Oriental Medicine 北米東洋医学誌.

This issue features a special section on “Anxiety: Our Foe and Friend”.

I wrote an article about “Treatment of Children Includes the Mother:Resolving Caregiver Anxiety?”. Please subscribe to the Journal!

Many excellent writers have contributed articles to this journal. You can read the articles in both Japanese and English.

Thanks.

【New Publications】I apologize for the delay in reporting, my new article was published in the July 2025 issue of NAJOM -...
26/08/2025

【New Publications】
I apologize for the delay in reporting, my new article was published in the July 2025 issue of NAJOM - North American Journal of Oriental Medicine （北米東洋医学誌).

This issue features a special section on “Stimulation: How much and When?”. I wrote an article about Sotai Series:Recreating Keizo Hashimoto's Practice Part-4 Emphasize the Big toe and little finger. Please subscribe to the Journal!

I’ll write about infant neurosis in the next issue.

Many excellent writers have contributed articles to this journal. You can read the articles in both Japanese and English.

Thanks.

P.S.
The first photo was taken at Okitama Shrine in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, Japan ,my hometown.

【My Student's Testimonial from Israel】
Amit Gissis is Reflexologist and Reiki Healer living in Tel Aviv, Israel.She stud...
12/05/2025

【My Student's Testimonial from Israel】
Amit Gissis is Reflexologist and Reiki Healer living in Tel Aviv, Israel.

She studied my technical SOTAI training in April 2025.

She sent me her feedback about it.I’m very happy. 
Thank you very much !!
🔽 🔽 🔽
"Learned a lot beyond physical techniques"

I wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity and the way you shared your knowledge with me.

Starting with the pleasant and relaxing clinic in beautiful area of Kyoto. 

The professional way in which you explained the information and especially making sure that I understood the feelings myself and preforming correctly. 

Thank you very much for being able to understand what interests me and will benefit myself and my patients and then for teaching me beyond the basic program. 

It was meaningful and exciting for me. I learned a lot beyond physical techniques and I will keep the knowledge I have learned from you and try to apply it in my life and work.

As a beginner therapist, I was worried studying Sotai which I know very little about, but I quickly realized help me to develop a better therapist character in general and made me want to learn more about it.


Amit Gissis fromTel Aviv Israel,
Reflexologist ,Reiki Healer

【Delving Deeper into the Art of Sotai for Overseas Practitioners】My SOTAI DVD and Online course was publishedfrom Blue P...
23/03/2025

【Delving Deeper into the Art of Sotai for Overseas Practitioners】

My SOTAI DVD and Online course was published
from Blue Poppy Enterprises in 2020.

Almost five years have passed since its publication and I’ve had many new discoveries.

So,I wrote an article about it, which was published in the March 2025 issue of NAJOM - North American Journal of Oriental Medicine 北米東洋医学誌 .

It was published in March for readers in
26 countries.

When the journal was published, Cara came to study Sotai at my treatment office.

She has a doctorate in acupuncture medicine from the United States and has an acupuncture clinic in Hungary.

I was able to teach her what I wrote in my paper. And I took her to my mentor’s study group.

NAJOM has many great authors.
I hope many people will read it!

【Glad to Hear from an Acupuncturist in New York】Davin is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist living in New York, U.S....
10/01/2025

【Glad to Hear from an Acupuncturist in New York】

Davin is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist living in New York, U.S.A.

He studied my technical SOTAI training last year.

He sent me his feedback about it. I’m very happy. Thank you very much !!
⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

“Taught me ways to build
confidence and comfort!”

It was a privilege to be able to learn Sotai from Hiro Komatsu. His lessons involved a lot of practical time learning different Sotai techniques.

I learned a new therapeutic modality I started using right away in my clinical practice.

Not only have the Sotai techniques been useful in working with my patients—his lessons influenced my mentality as a practitioner and taught me ways to build confidence and comfort by cultivating greater awareness between the practitioner and their patient.

I’ve learned many modalities as a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and cultivating this discipline through my time spent learning with Hiro has helped my practice no matter the therapeutic modality I am using.

In addition to the Sotai techniques themselves, his kindness, discipline, and way of thinking was very much appreciated !

Davin Ramlogan from New York,U.S.A

住所

86-8 Rokurocho Higashiyamaku Kyoto-shi Kyoto Japan, 605-0813
Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
6050813

営業時間

月曜日 09:30 - 17:30
火曜日 09:30 - 17:30
水曜日 09:30 - 17:30
金曜日 09:30 - 17:30
土曜日 09:30 - 17:30
日曜日 09:30 - 17:30

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+81757086146

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