International Shibari / Rope-Art Master
Born in 1977 in Aichi Prefecture, Kinoko discovered shibari in the early 2000s in a spontaneous and deeply personal way, driven by a desire to explore the profound connection between rope, body, and space.
He studied under respected masters of the Japanese bondage tradition, including Yukimura Haruki and Kanna, and soon developed a personal style that transcends technique. For Kinoko, rope is connection—a living symbol of invisible relationships.
He has transformed shibari into visual and performative art, tying not only bodies but also trees, rocks, and architectural structures. Through this, he reinterprets rope as an aesthetic and conceptual language. His large-scale, modular, and visually striking installations have been featured in exhibitions and workshops in cities such as Paris, London, Munich, and many others.
His philosophy can be distilled into two words: connection and presence. Shibari, for Kinoko, is not about limitation or immobilization, but about weaving a thread—between rigger and model, between space and matter, between gesture and silence. As he once said: “The rope is like a tin-can telephone that connects me and the other.”
Kinoko’s creations are instantly recognizable by their use of red rope—a symbol of destiny’s thread and aesthetic tension—and by their seamless integration of natural elements, architecture, and the human form.
Within the Plume Noire Japan Tour 2026, Kinoko plays a central role. His private dojo sessions will offer participants a direct encounter with the authentic Japanese rope scene—a rare opportunity for those who wish to enter a universe of art, awareness, and connection.
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