The Beauty of Kinbaku
Or everything you always wanted to know about Japanese erotic bondage when you suddenly realized that you didn't speak Japanese
Welcome!
If you've reached this page you've got a curiosity and interest in the remarkable, sensual and provocative world of Japanese erotic bondage. This is the place to either start your journey or to begin to deepen your understanding of this fascinating art.
Explore our website. You'll find much to whet your appetite from an updated
SLIDESHOW of just a few of the images included in the book “The Beauty of Kinbaku”, a new series of KINBAKU HAIKU VIDEOS as well as our classic VIDEO, to the latest addition to the Master “K” files, KINBAKU AND ART, a series of articles on the remarkable amount of art with a capital "A" that has been created over the years to celebrate erotic bondage.
If you enjoy what you see here there's much more to experience in the latest book from renowned authority and teacher Master “K”, “The Beauty of Kinbaku”. For the first time in English, a book has been published which tells the complete story of this beautiful erotic art: its historical roots, artistic development, key personalities and intriguing techniques.
To learn more about this exciting new volume, click on CONTENTS. To read what others have had to say about it, including some of the most reknowned practitioners of the art from around the world, click on REVIEWS.
Read the interview with Master “K” on the publication of the Second Edition of
The Beauty of Kinbaku.
See and hear Naka Akira talk about his impression of Master “K” and The Beauty of Kinbaku in this video.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Master K
This Saturday, Sept. 5, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
9162 La Rosa Dr, Temple City, CA 91780
Please join Master K’s named students in honoring the internationally recognized author, artist, and Kinbaku Sensei, Master K.
Through groundbreaking research, teaching, and artistry, Master K inspired people worldwide and advanced safety and professional practice in rope work. His scholarship and creative vision made an enduring contribution to the Shibari community.
This gathering is free and open to friends, loved ones, students, admirers, and anyone interested in learning more about Master K and his work. Together, we will remember and celebrate his remarkable journey, lasting influence, and legacy.
We were saddened to announce that Master “K” Sensei passed away in January, 2026. For over forty years, he devoted himself to the mastery of Kinbaku, continuously researching and expanding his vast knowledge and expertise while tirelessly promoting its true beauty and artistic merit. Though he is no longer with us, his books, articles, and countless artistic works—along with his collaborations with world-class artists—have enriched the world of Kinbaku and extended into many other artistic fields.
He will be deeply missed by those who had the privilege of knowing and learning from him.
