A Weekend with Kasumi Hourai III
Kasumi Hourai will be back in Antwerp Shibari Lounge!
This time she will be accompanied by Akane, the most highly regarded Japanese shibari model.
Together they strongly embody the Japanese spirit of traditional japanese bondage. The will present truly unique performances as well as sharing their knowledge during the weekend workshop, private lessons and private sessions.
May 1-3 2026
Shibari Lounge will host 2 of Japan's leading female Kinbaku Artist for another weekend of workshops and performances:
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Kasumi Hourai & Akane​
Biography
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With 25 years of experience in rope bondage and BDSM, countless performances and over a dozen video productions in her name, Kasumi Hourai can be considered one of today’s top Japanese shibarite. In Japan she forged strong collaborations with, among others, Akane-chan en Yagami Ren. To share her extensive knowledge not only inside Japan, she travels across the globe.
The combination of her traditional Japanese upbringing and extensive study of authentic and modern rope practice in Japan give her teachings a unique perspective. Prepare to be immersed in a fusion between rope bondage, its Japanese origins, and the personal mindset of a leading Japanese instructor.
Having been not only a student of Naka Akira but also a model for him, and actively modelling for her own video productions, Kasumi will not just be sharing tying techniques, but also share her massive experience and insights into modelling for kinbaku.
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Program content to be announced soon!
Kasumi Hourai's performance in Shibari Lounge. For this performance Otto was her ukete.