top of page
mori_OGP_1200x630-1.jpg


Bring Joy and Energy to Your Purposeful Life.

Live Your Ikigai

MyIkigai invites us to ask:

—In five years, what do I want to be doing, and how do I want to feel every day?

—What has brought me joy, happiness, and excitement in the past?

—What truly matters to me?​

Hi, I’m Minako Horaguchi — an educator, certified life coach, and NLP practitioner guiding people through Ikigai-based transformation.

I was born and raised in the peaceful countryside of Takayama, Japan, where simplicity, nature, and deep human connection were part of everyday life. Those early values continue to shape my Ikigai work and the way I see the world.

写真①.jpg

Early in my career, I was a teacher deeply passionate about helping students reach their goals. That passion grew and eventually led me to open my own school. At a young age, I learned that Ikigai — purposeful living — is a true gift, and I believed everyone should have the opportunity to live that way.

Entering midlife brought new challenges. After moving to the U.S., balancing work and family while navigating health issues, I often felt overwhelmed and stuck — yet too afraid to try a new path. I realized I had lost my own sense of Ikigai.

​

Step by step, I rediscovered the peace and possibility of Ikigai. From that journey, I created the MyIkigai Method—to help people and teams cultivate well-being, deepen relationships, and live their fullest potential with joy and appreciation. I’d be honored to share it with you.

 What MyIkigai method offer 

Perspective changes everything and Ikigai is your new lens.

1. 

明確   Clarity 

Find clarity of mind, realign with your values and direction, and begin to see what lies beyond through your new Ikigai lens.

2. 

和　Harmony 

Cultivate harmony by honoring individual differences — including your own and embrace sustainability by living in balance with yourself, others, and the world around you.

3. 

素　Simplicity 

​Release the beliefs that no longer serve you.
Return to your simple, beautiful authenticity and share your true greatness with the world.

4. 

心    Heart　

Acknowledge the wisdom and intuition within your heart, and cultivate resilience by practicing self-management and flexibility — allowing your Ikigai to flow with gentle ease.

5. 

今    Presence 　

This moment is all we truly have.
When we are fully here, we find joy, gratitude, and connection.

This is for you if you are

—

—

—

For purpose-driven leaders and educators who seek growth through Japanese philosophy to serve others with wisdom and heart.

Feeling stuck and seeking a new path toward a healthier, happier, and more meaningful life.

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed and longing to invite more ease, joy, and balance into your days.

Testimonial

It was great to meet with Minako regularly to tackle challenges in different parts of my life.There's a lot of self reflection in the coaching process. The sessions kept me accountable to the goals that i set. I learned how to clarify goals, examine obstacles, and focus on how to keep moving forward by deconstructing my blockers. I gained confidence and achieved many of my goals through coaching. “Stop worrying, start doing!”   _Designer and Mom    
bottom of page