Kinbaku lesson in Akechi ryu by Mr. S., Tokyo, Japan
Our third day in Japan (April 2, 2006) was a very special day for me. I have been admiring the work of nawashi [...]
In Memoriam: Akechi Denki
Last month, with the passing of Akechi Denki at age 64, one of the greatest of modern shibari masters, teachers and performers is gone. [...]
In Memoriam: Osada Eikichi
The world of Japanese Rope Artists is saddened with the news of the passing on September 12, 2001 of Osada Eikichi. Osada sensei was [...]
History of Japan: Introduction
Introduction My decision to write an article about the history of shibari was an easy one, actually writing it was much, much, more difficult than [...]
Kinbiken by Trevor Brown
Kinbiken are an independent bondage video company in Tokyo who've been in existence for several years notching up a catalogue of hundreds of videos. They [...]
Punishment and the beauty of kinbaku by Masami Akita
The history of S&M in Japan S&M Art has taken many forms in Japan and this relates directly to the history of Japan. One established [...]
About Kinbiken and Right Brain by Masami Akita
In 1985, a bondage enthusiast circle was established under the name of Kinbiken (an abbrevation of Kinbakubi Kenkyu Kai). Its founder was a bondage master [...]
The Development of Modern Japanese Bondage by Masami Akita
It is said that American John Willie's bondage work first appeared in Japan during the Korean war; in the "abnormal" magazine Kitan Club. Indeed, the [...]
