Aijō: Reports Overview

Welcome to Aijō, the dojo for the Japanese art of rope work

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Overview of our reports

Photo: Jack

Opening of Nawaland

Two very different Shibari shows shaped the opening on August 15, 2026: Belledie & Pendeeo told a story of possession and liberation, while Happa & Metusanawa created fluid images in suspension.

Aijō, Shana and Jack at Obscene in Karlsruhe

Photo: @bjoern.creative

Aijō at Obscene in Karlsruhe

Aijō was represented at Obscene 2026 in Karlsruhe with Shibari workshops, Rope Experience, and a show on the main stage. An intense weekend full of rope art, encounters, and shared passion.

Photo: Jack

Animal in ropes

An extraordinary project centered around rope bondage, Shibari photography, and creative bondage art

Shana and Jack during the bondage performance at Obscene 2025 in Karlsruhe

Photo: Jack

Photographic session accompaniment at Nawaland

Aijō was asked by Nawaland if Jack would photographically accompany a session in their dojo. Of course, we agreed immediately and you can see the pictures in the report

9-Gates Workshop at Sakura

On the occasion of the reopening of Sakura Rope ZENDO Juku on September 28 and 29, 2024, we had the honor of holding a two-day workshop on the Nine Gates of Osada Ryu, as well as giving a small performance at the opening rope jam.