Essays, interviews and notes on Japanese rope bondage from the Philippines.https://www.shibari.ph/https://www.shibari.ph/nawakenshin-visits-recap/https://www.shibari.ph/nawakenshin-visits-recap/What NawaKenshin has shared with our community, one visit at a time.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/nawakenshin-interview-2025/https://www.shibari.ph/nawakenshin-interview-2025/Daki (SPH): Hello, NawaKenshin! For those of us who weren't lucky enough to meet you during your last visit, can you share a bit about yourself?Wed, 20 Aug 2025 02:25:41 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/how-to-invite-your-partner-to-try-shibari-without-being-pushy/https://www.shibari.ph/how-to-invite-your-partner-to-try-shibari-without-being-pushy/Starting something new, especially something as intimate as shibari, can feel intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. In this article, I’ll share one way…Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:53:21 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/mango-interview-2022/https://www.shibari.ph/mango-interview-2022/SPH: Hi Mango! Thanks for agreeing to our interview! We’re so happy you were able to visit us again here in the Philippines. Can you tell our readers a…Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:38:01 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/how-i-almost-missed-addie-and-barkas-new-series-of-online-shibari-classes/https://www.shibari.ph/how-i-almost-missed-addie-and-barkas-new-series-of-online-shibari-classes/If you knew me, you'd know that I'm not the kind of guy to be spending money on in-game stuff: from DLCs and cosmetics to in game currency. But then I got…Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:05:05 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/performance-a-tribute-to-the-great-shibari-kinbaku-master-akechi-denki/https://www.shibari.ph/performance-a-tribute-to-the-great-shibari-kinbaku-master-akechi-denki/Catch the Youtube Premiere for the tribute event held by Nawashi Kanna and Kagura in honor of the late master kinbakushi, Akechi Denki!Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:53:22 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/room-55-a-short-film/https://www.shibari.ph/room-55-a-short-film/Description: "Set in 1950s England, 'Room 55' follows the journey of Alice Lawson - strictly self-disciplined wife, mother and celebrated television cook…Wed, 22 Jul 2020 05:05:25 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/shibari-performances-by-hajime-kinoko-himuro-eve-yagami-ren/https://www.shibari.ph/shibari-performances-by-hajime-kinoko-himuro-eve-yagami-ren/Last Saturday, Shibari and Kinbaku fans around the world were treated to a live broadcast of professional kinbaku performances. Watch the recordings here!Sun, 03 May 2020 23:48:27 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/caution-over-covid-19/https://www.shibari.ph/caution-over-covid-19/In light of the lockdown announced by the President for Metro Manila, I'm sorry to say that I've decided to cancel our events planned for March.Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:23:31 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/on-foundations-and-fundamentals/https://www.shibari.ph/on-foundations-and-fundamentals/Taking your first steps on your rope journey can be difficult if you're figuring things out on your own. Here's how we can help!Sun, 17 Nov 2019 20:13:23 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/on-injuries-and-improvement/https://www.shibari.ph/on-injuries-and-improvement/Last month, one of my biggest fears came true​: I caused a nerve injury on one of my friends during practice. Here are my thoughts on the experience.Thu, 09 May 2019 06:07:10 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/on-negotiations-and-knowing/https://www.shibari.ph/on-negotiations-and-knowing/Somehow, you managed to meet a fellow kinkster who likes you enough to tie with you and you're both ready to jump in with all your lovely toys. What's next?Sat, 02 Mar 2019 09:47:32 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/tv-series-about-professional-dominatrices/https://www.shibari.ph/tv-series-about-professional-dominatrices/Created by Zelda Williams, "Shrimp" is a comedy/drama about Professional Dominatrices as they juggle their lives in and out of their latex suits.Wed, 03 Oct 2018 17:58:59 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/bodies-bondage-bonding-hong-kong/https://www.shibari.ph/bodies-bondage-bonding-hong-kong/When Toni and I found out that Kinky Hong Kong (KHK) was hosting their first ever Rope Retreat with Kristina Marlen—we leapt at the chance! Here's why...Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:13:08 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/a-year-to-be-thankful-for/https://www.shibari.ph/a-year-to-be-thankful-for/We just started the month of March and it felt like a good time to look back and highlight some of the stuff that happened in the past year that I'm super thankful for. Shall we?Wed, 28 Feb 2018 15:28:03 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/on-accidents-and-accountability/https://www.shibari.ph/on-accidents-and-accountability/We were recently told of an accident involving a bondage photoshoot and thought this would be a good opportunity to talk about kink and its horror…Tue, 13 Feb 2018 09:55:51 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/teaser-how-to-get-into-bdsm-crash-course-curious-metro-manila/https://www.shibari.ph/teaser-how-to-get-into-bdsm-crash-course-curious-metro-manila/We're glad you're looking to explore your kinky side. If you're new to the concepts, practices, and lifestyle, this article is for you!Fri, 10 Nov 2017 13:16:23 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/steven-james-shibari-is-a-dance/https://www.shibari.ph/steven-james-shibari-is-a-dance/Check out this documentary about Berlin-based Shibari teacher Steven James as he shares his thoughts on how Shibari can go beyond sexual intimacy.Wed, 11 Jan 2017 07:33:03 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/schedules-suspensions-and-up-diliman/https://www.shibari.ph/schedules-suspensions-and-up-diliman/This week's been a fun ride with a bunch of ups and downs—and it's not even over yet!Thu, 13 Oct 2016 09:58:46 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/1st-rope-jam-with-shibari-ph/https://www.shibari.ph/1st-rope-jam-with-shibari-ph/Big thanks to the participants for last night's Rope Jam, steps for ordering rope, plus an invitation to join us for dinner!Wed, 05 Oct 2016 07:36:27 GMThttps://www.shibari.ph/bondage-butterflies-photography/https://www.shibari.ph/bondage-butterflies-photography/Bondage sounds stressful to the casual observer so it's common to hear them ask: why do you enjoy getting tied up? Who even finds restraints relaxing?Thu, 01 Sep 2016 19:58:28 GMT