Interview with Naka Akira
A fantastic interview with Naka sensei by Nawame Shibari, including a particularly fascinating discussion about his relationship with Yukimura Haruki.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42NMpapeIKw
淫縛四十八手: The Japanese Rope Kamasutra
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By Marc (Aku Aku)
My interest in rope originated from its potential in te bedroom. Using pressure, friction, coercion can widely enhance...
Tokyo: Yukimura-ryu Performance (Sept 17th)
There will be a special performance of Yukimura-ryu bondage in Tokyo on Sept. 17 at the DX Theater in Shinjuku's Kabukicho area. Doors open...
New from Sanwa: Mania Club
Sanwa has released the January Issue of Mania Club magazine.
Preview images from Sanwa
Public bondage photo exhibition “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter”
Starting September 22, Shinjukuza Gallery will be holding an exhibit, featuring 11 artists (notably Hajime Kinoko among them), displaying the connection between kinbaku and...
Announcement: Japanese Bound
Japanese Bound is proud to announce the launch of their website at http://www.japanesebound.com. In cooperation with video producers in Japan, Japanese Bound is able...
The London Festival of Rope Art, Sept. 25-27, 2015
This Fall, London will once again play host to an amazing collection of talent, performances, classes, and rope camaraderie. The London Festival of Rope...
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...
Two New Videos from Yukimura Sensei
Yukimura Sensei has released two new videos in December, 2014, both from Red Squid.
The first, Bondage Heat, stars the beautiful Oshima Miyuki
Gallery from Bondage Heat
Desk...
Video: Bakushi’s Den 2 (Hajime Kinoko)
This new video features the ropework of Hajime Kinoko under the direction of Yukimura Haruki. The second in the series, following Osada Steve's excellent...
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)...
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...