May 8-9-10, 2026
- Performance and online streaming (Friday)
- Photo Session (Saturday)
- Private Session with Tenshiko (Sunday)
The model
This weekend is dedicated to one of the most important models of the Japanese kinbaku scene. Akane’s unmatched beauty and expressiveness lure audiences passionate in both semenawa and aibunawa. She has been tied by legend kinbakushi as Naka Akira and Yukimura Haruki. Her continuous work with Sugiura Norio is featured in the most important kinbaku publications of Japan. She started her collaboration with Rope Tales both in 2023, producing several photoshoots and a live show.
The performance
Friday, May 8th – 9.00PM
Yugen Studio, Milan
Come savor the beauty of kinbaku while enjoying wine and sake courtesy of Rope Tales, in a sensual atmosphere of dim lights and passion for bondage and Japan.
Let us entertain you with a high level opening session, followed by an intense and seductive main act.
Kirigami will tie Akane in a challenging and sensual tie, followed by a precious conversational moment which will give the attendees unique insight on Akane’s view of kinbaku.
Recording will be made available to download for those who book it in advance.
Late purchase of the recording will be more expensive.
Because of technical needs, bookings will be closed 3 hours before the show.
Don’t miss this opportunity!
The streaming
Friday, May 8th – 9.45PM CEST
Other timezones:
- London: 8.45 PM
- New York: 3.45 PM
- Los Angels: 12.45 PM
- Sydney 5.45 AM (Saturday, May 8)
Our Kinbaku Live Sessions experienced an uninterrupted sequence of successes during the past years.
Our live streams are designed to bring the atmosphere of the room directly to you — wherever you are. From the comfort of your home, you can experience the tension, intimacy, and emotional charge of our performances.
We always strive to provide the best possible streaming experience, with uncompromised audio and video quality.
Kinbaku Photography Study Group
Saturday, May 9th – h11.00-17.00
This day is entirely dedicated to kinbaku photographers.
Kirigami will tie Akane twice. Each session will be photographed by a set of 4 photographers. Both sessions will include moments of intense semenawa and highly exxtic scenes.
During the shift they did not book, photographers can shoot pictures from outside the tatami, and without the possibility of controlling the strobes with a trigger.
The lunch break will be one hour between the two sessions.
Lights will be directed by Nicholas Bastianello.
He approached photography in 2006, since 2011 he has been working as a professional. Ranging from architectural photography to portraits, he became interested in shibari in 2012, but it was in 2015 when he met Kirigami that he delved into kinbaku photography and video production.
Nicholas will direct a team of light assistants to create the best lighting for all the attendees.
Strobe lighting will be used. Triggers will be supplied by the organizer. We have hot shoe triggers for all the major brands. In case you use a camera without a hot shoe, please contact us to check compatibility.
Kinbaku Private Performance
Sunday, May 10th – 8.30 PM
Let us entertain you with a high level performance while you enjoy champagne and fingerfood.
Marta Tenshiko will tie Akane in an extremely sensual tie, followed by a precious conversational moment which will give the attendees unique insight on Akane’s view of kinbaku.
Kirigami will tie in an opening session to help guests get into the best state of mind to appreciate the evening’s main act.
