In Japan, the words shibarite (rigger) and uketē (rope bottom) describe the two sides of kinbaku: the one who ties, and the one who is tied.
But is the receiver really just “receiving”?
Some move, guide, and express through their own bodies.
This episode reflects on language, agency, and the dynamic relationship between tying and being tied in Japanese kinbaku.

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This podcast will be released once or twice a month, with updates on Twitter and Instagram.

Twitter:⁠https://x.com/KinbakuJapan_⁠

Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/kinbakujapanvoices/#⁠

I’d love to hear your questions or feedback in either English or Japanese.

Thank you for listening!

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this podcast uses...

• MOMIZizm MUSiC（もみじば）｜フリーBGM ⁠https://music.storyinvention.com/⁠

• ポケットサウンド ⁠https://pocket-se.info/

In this very first episode of Kinbaku Japan Voices, I introduce myself and share why I started this podcast.

From Japan, I’ll be bringing you stories and perspectives about kinbaku—Japanese rope bondage—as experienced from the bottom’s side.

This podcast will be released once or twice a month, with updates on Twitter and Instagram.

Twitter:https://x.com/KinbakuJapan_

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kinbakujapanvoices/#

I’d love to hear your questions or feedback in either English or Japanese.

Thank you for listening, and welcome to the journey!

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this podcast uses...

• MOMIZizm MUSiC（もみじば）｜フリーBGM https://music.storyinvention.com/

• ポケットサウンド https://pocket-se.info/