Shibari in Japan. Full interview with Knot.Bunny (Patreon)

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2026-09-24 21:53:38

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2026-10

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Guys this is an INSANE conversation resource-wise. Take your time to listen to this if you are planning to to do shibari in Japan!

What is the Shibari scene in Japan actually like... and how do you find it if you don't speak Japanese?

In this episode of Not Just Ropes, I talk with Knot.Bunny about her experience diving deep into Japanese Shibari and kinbaku culture while traveling through Japan.

She visited rope studios, Shibari and SM bars, took classes, got tied by different Japanese practitioners, explored the rope communities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, and learned firsthand how different the experience can be from Shibari communities in other parts of the world.

We talk about how she actually found these places, why X/Twitter is so important in Japan, using Google Translate, meeting local rope people, what it's like entering Shibari spaces as a foreigner, getting tied in Japanese bars, differences in negotiation and consent culture, intensity and aesthetics, rope safety, love hotels, and some of the places she would personally visit again.

If you're interested in Shibari in Japan, Japanese kinbaku, Tokyo rope culture, Shibari bars, rope studios or traveling to Japan as a Shibari practitioner, this conversation gives you something a simple directory can't: the experience behind the places.

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Shibari in Japan from a switch perspective: What the Rope Scene Is REALLY Like

What is the Shibari scene in Japan actually like — and how do you find it if you don't speak Japanese? In this episode of KNot Just Ropes, I talk with KNot.Bunny about her experience diving deep into Japanese Shibari and kinbaku culture while traveling through Japan. Knot.Bunny (she/her) is a shibari artist, educator, and rope switch who has been practicing shibari since 2020. Her exploration of shibari has taken her across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, studying with artists from a range of traditions and approaches. Her practice continues to evolve through a blend of technical study, artistic expression, and the experience of rope from both sides. In this interview she shares about her experience exploring and learning shibari in Japan, where she trained with Yagami Ren, Naka Akira, Murasaki (Yukimura-ryu), and Bingo. She also visited the following SM bars, which she shares a bit about in the podcast, and is open to be approached for more details. Tokyo: Titty Twister, Mitsu (sadly the owner of Mitsu -- Bingo, has since passed away; Fu is in charge now), Shibaraku, Milkyway, Mirage, La vie en Rose (shisha lounge where Kinoko students showcase perfromances), and Department H fetish party Kyoto: Bizarre Lounge Barbarra Osaka: Witasextopia, Jail, Arcadia 🇯🇵 COME TO JAPAN WITH ME - MARCH 25 - 31, 2027 (tour organised by tourhero). https://www.tourhero.com/en/epic-adventures/japan/the-art-of-shibari-a-curated-journey-of-discovery-in-japan-with-anastasia-766153567 🇯🇵 Shibari in Japan guide: https://payhip.com/b/istIC ______________________________________________________________ FREE SHIBARI COURSE Start here if you’re new to rope or want a solid foundation: https://payhip.com/order?link=qYVOh&free_preview_mode=1 😈 Exclusive tutorials, sensual Shibari, and behind-the-scenes content 😈 ➣ https://patreon.com/voudouropes SHIBARI ROPE ➣ Voudou Ropes Asanawa jute: https://shop.knotposh.com/products/voudou-ropes-asanawa-jute-shibari-rope 💚 LEARN WITH ME ➣ Shibari Discovery Beginners Course (Eng): https://payhip.com/b/qYVOh ➣ Shibari Mastery Course (Eng): https://www.voudouropes.com/learn/mastery#ShibariMasteryCTA ➣ Private class or in-person workshop: DM me on Instagram or email Anastasia@voudouropes.com Русский: ➣ Курс для начинающих: 7 дней шибари (Рус): https://voudouropes.gumroad.com/l/shibaribasicsrussian ➣ Чтобы забронировать индивидуальный урок или попасть на мастер-класс, пишите в Instagram: @voudou.ropes 💚 SHIBARI RETREAT Next retreat: April 2027 ➣ https://www.voudouropes.com/retreats 💚 SUPPORT ➣ Patreon (exclusive tutorials & sensual content): https://patreon.com/voudouropes ➣ Merch (prints, designs, art): https://www.redbubble.com/people/voudouropes/shop 💚 CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voudou.ropes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/voudou.ropes/