Nawa Kai with Akira Naka

“Nawa Kai" translates to "rope meeting”, a tradition in Naka Style. It is a space for sharing stories and experiences about Kinbaku—its history, philosophy, culture, and aesthetics.

Akira Naka will tie CandyDandelion in an improvised session within the intimate Nawa Kai atmosphere. He will demonstrate how his model evolves while being tied in the semenawa style and share his perspective on Kinbaku.

The Nawa Kai will be conducted in Japanese with English interpretation by Nuit de Tokyo, providing a unique opportunity to ask Akira Naka questions directly. Nuit de Tokyo will be guiding the eventual discussion, taking into account Naka-sensei’s rich history, how he started rope and some of his milestones.

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY 9/05

• 18:30 | Doors open - welcome, settle in

• 19:00 | Doors close - Nawa Kai begins

• 23:00 | End of the evening

Full schedule of Akira Naka and Iroha Shizuki’s visit to Studio TIEY

• Fri, 9/05 | Nawa Kai

• Sat-Sun, 10-11/05 | Weekend workshop

• Mon, 12/05 | Introduction to Naka style workshop

PRACTICALS

• Info about parking, bikes & public transport

• Info about traveling by plane

• Accommodation advice

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ABOUT Akira NAKA

Born in 1959, Akira Naka became aware of the world of Japanese bondage at the age of 30, when he discovered a study class (commonly known as ‘Kinbiken’) of top master Chimuo Nureki. From the very first moment of watching the bondage master at work, he found himself drawn in deeper and deeper by the fascinating sensuality until he had an epiphany – ‘This is what I want to dedicate my life to.’

He enrolled immediately. Ever since that fateful day, Naka has been dedicating himself to follow the path of master Nureki. He’s committed himself to the precision and accuracy of this formal, tightly knit hanging style of bondage. Additionally, Naka has been creating his own unique offshoot, entitled ‘Naka-Ryu’ style, which is intended to break new ground in the bonding of beauty and torture. For this reason, he calls it ‘Aesthetic Torture Bondage’ (MURU-ZOU). In March of 2008, he founded the ‘MURU-ZOU Group – Akira Naka Bondage Association’, which has been continually challenging, deepening, and evolving the possibilities of bondage through it’s engaging live shows. Naka often works in film, collaborating with famed director Tojiro of Dogma Label and the legendary Cinemagic Film Company. Artistically, he works on the ‘Nawa-Etsu’ series with the ’MURU-ZOU’ group while in the world of photography he works with famed bondage photographer Norio Sugiura.

Starting in 2013, Naka has expanded across the world, performing live and offering workshops in the USA, Russia, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and more. It’s now becoming apparent that the bondage of Naka Akira and his ’Naka Style’ is spreading and influencing bondage masters across the globe.

ABOUT CandyDandelion

CandyDandelion (alter ego Alice in Nawaland on Instagram) was introduced to the art of shibari in 2018 and quickly became enamored with Al-Walthery's skillful sadistic ties. Their partnership has continued to this day, with CandyDandelion teaching alongside Al-Walthery in Liège and Brussels.

She has been featured on stage by renowned riggers including Yoi Yoshida, Marc Akuaku, and Tati Limati and performing together with Al-Walthery at Onawa Asobi festival in Shibari Lounge in 2024. 

In 2023, she joins Studio TIEY. She becomes the teaching model for Michael Ropeknight, known for his empathetic, intuitive, and unique approach, and performs with Yagami Ren, who explores the duality between pleasure and pain. She also headlines with Naka sensei in his 2025 Nawa Kai at the studio.

She is highly sought after as a model for both photography and public performances, known for her pure and expressive emotions that she exudes during the intense connections she creates as an ukete. She is open to exploring various contexts, such as nature, underwater settings, abandoned places, workshops, and public sessions.

Booking

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