· Event report
Opening of Nawaland
Two Shibari shows, two distinctive visual languages—and one shared day filled with rope art, connection and playful energy.
On August 15, 2026, pikushii and kamicane invited guests to the opening of Nawaland. Nawaland is an adventure playground for bondage enthusiasts.
In this special setting, we first had the pleasure of experiencing two equally impressive yet very different Shibari shows. One told a dark story of possession and liberation; the other unfolded through dance, fluid movement and sensuality in space.
Jack photographed both performances. This curated selection captures not only suspensions and technically demanding positions, but also what makes a live performance compelling: expression, intimacy, movement and the responses flowing between everyone involved.
First show
Belledie & Pendeeo
Belledie and Pendeeo presented a meticulously rehearsed story of possession and liberation. Rope_catcher and Mahō no nawa supported the staging, carrying the props safely into and out of the performance area and becoming almost like characters within the narrative themselves.
The interplay between the two main performers was deliberately unsettling at times. Pendeeo embodied a convincingly possessed soul with remarkable expressiveness, while Belledie faced the demon with skill, calm and presence in the ropes. The result was an unusual Shibari performance whose tension came not only from the bondage, but above all from its consistently developed dramatic arc.
Second show
Happa & Metusanawa
Happa and Metusanawa chose a completely different language. Their show was fluid and dance-like: they circled one another, shifted between closeness and distance, and gradually moved into suspension. Each movement seemed to grow organically from the one before it.
The demanding positions continually drew new images into three-dimensional space. Their aesthetic and erotic quality did not lie in isolated poses, but in constant transformation and the visible connection between the two performers. It was a pleasure to follow this calm yet vibrant choreography.
Community at Nawaland
A wonderful day in a wonderful place
One particularly impressive achievement by everyone involved was how they handled the intense heat. At temperatures that made a tub full of ice sound tempting, all performers remained focused, expressive and remarkably energetic. The audience rewarded them with visible enthusiasm.
After the shows, the day flowed into conversations, tying together, mischief and playful experimentation. This very blend of art, exchange and community made the opening so special. We at Aijō Dojo thoroughly enjoyed our time at Nawaland and wholeheartedly recommend visiting this lovingly created place.
All photographs on this page: Jack · Aijō Dojo
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