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“Which rope should I buy?”
This is quite often the most asked question that I see on internet forums related to rope bondage, or that...
Announcements
Murasaki and Iroha: New Prints Available
Japanese domina, Murasaki Haruan, holds a highly regarded reputation as a teacher of traditional Yukimura style Kinbaku. Her photography, which is presented in collaboration...
淫縛四十八手・下巻 The Japanese Rope Kamasutra Volume 2
In 2020, thanks to a very successful Kickstarter campaign we delivered the first volume of Japanese Rope Kamasutra with 24 positions. This year, we want to...
The Colors of Iroha (いろはのいろ）
A new book of photos by Erisa Sota (well known kinbaku photographer in Japan, frequently seen at Naka Akira's workshops, events, and nawa kai)...
Announcement: TEN
TEN is a collection of images over the past 10 years of our photographic journey and rope evolution in this beautiful book.
It has been...
Most Popular Stories
Signs of Shame: Understanding Japanese Bondage Images
If you watch Japanese bondage videos, or have ever flipped through old Japanese SM magazines such as Kitan Club or Sun and Moon, you've...
Why Eros Matters: Keeping Shibari Dirty
There is probably no greater debate in rope circles today then the question of whether or not shibari is "sexual." Whether you suggest...
Aibunawa and Semenawa: Pleasure and Endurance
A lesson from Yukimura sensei
Not long before Yukimura sensei passed away I was lucky to be able to spend some time with him in...
Ibarako: Tying Men
This video is more than a simple “how to tie.” It will teach you how to create amazing rope scenes for you and your partner to enjoy.
Kinbaku – An Evolving Era – Part 1
KINBAKU TODAY CHRISTMAS DEBATE
The COVID crisis has given us all pause for thought. Seeing how Kinbaku has evolved, is a new era appearing on...
The Eroticization of Suffering (Updated)
Red Sabbath explains how she eroticizes the experience of semenawa.
Model Spotlight: Kawakami Yuu (川上ゆう)
Kawakami Yuu, born March 3, 1982, is one of Japan's best known and most prolific kinbaku models and video stars. Originally performing as Morino Shizuku (debuting...
Namio Harukawa: SM Kitan 1975
A look at a classic illustrator's early work
