Kasumi Hourai
Hourai (蓬莱) family name, Kasumi (かすみ) first name
Nagoya-based female kinbakushi working in Japan and worldwide.
Activities
Kinbakushi
Alternate Name(s)
蓬莱かすみ(Japanese)
Biography
1980: Born on November 21 1980.
1996(c): First saw bondage photographs of Denki Akechi.
1997: First visit to a SM club. Commenced kinbakushi activities.
2000: Received instruction from Denki Akechi while living in Tokyo.
2002: Returned to work in Aichi Prefecture.
2004: Nov. Opened Saito wo bondage hall.
2008(c): Begins performing.
2009: Apr 17. Ichinawano-kai sponsored "Spring strapping rope feast", The Sleeping Beauty, Shibuya. Cast: Kinoko Hajime, Umitsuki Kurage, Ero Ouji, Otonawa, Kari, Shuhei Kitagawa, Shishiwaka, YAGIE, Kasumi Hourai, Chiaki Kano, Kanda Tsubaki.
2009: Jun 19. Onawa Asobi at Good-Studio.[1]
2009: Sep 26. Kujo OS theater, Osaka.
2009: Nov 27. Onawa Asobi Winter Camp at Good-Studio.[1]
2010: Jan 24. Ichninawa-kai sponsored Fuyubaku rope festival (3rd Kaiki Bakunawa-en) at "Module" club, Shibuya. Cast: Miya, Yoi Yoshida, Yuna, Yuri, Kanda Tsubaki, Norio Sugiura, Kinoko Hajime, Kari, Ni~yan, SHIMA Malphas, Umitsuki Kurage, Hiko, Shishiwaka, YAGIE, Kasumi Hourai, Bingo Shigonawa, Shigure, Ero Ouji, Tennokai, Otonawa, [[Akira Naka].]
2010: Feb 26. MATRIX 4, Osaka, 4th anniversary event.
2010: Mar 13. Onna Matsuri “Sakura no en”, Good-studio. Cast: Chii, Mia & Kyohana, Hiyoko & Ichi, Yoi Yoshida & Miu, Kanan, Aoi Sayo & Shino, Kasumi Hourai & Ryo.
2010: Apr 25. Performed at “Baby Face” SM & Bondage comprehensive event, Nagoya.
2010: May 1-5. Kujo OS theater, Osaka.
2010: Jun 12. SM Bar CRAZY, Nagoya.
2010: Jun 20. Hosted 1st "Ainawa-kai".
2010: Jul 16. The h (Ash), Nagoya.
2010: Aug 6. MAGNIFIQUE, SM Bar CRAZY, Nagoya.
2010: Sep 14. DX Kabukicho SM tournament. Cast: Mika, Shikou Shima, Ranki Kazami, Akira Naka, Aoi Marie, Sayoko, Yuki Nanase & Yuki Ichigo, Karin & Shiina, Serina Komuro, Tesshin Doyama, Kenji Hayami, Hasegawa Mao, Kaoru & Ran, Yoruhane Emma, HIBIKI, TAIZO, Fei Eve, Shuhei Kitagawa & Hina, Karin, Ero Ouji & koto, Umitsuki Kurage, Ryuzaki Kureha, Ichinose Sina & Kagamimizuumi, Denjiro Sakurada, Saotome Hiromi, Raika & Yuki, Kasumi Hourai & Miu, Yagie & Anza, Ikenami Seiko & Wakaha, Kinoko Hajime & Yu, Shishiwaka, YoruSaki Yumeno, Rei Otori & Yu~uji Zirou, Toake Tsubaki & Morino Ageha, Saki Kamijoo & Aiko, Otonawa, Aoyama Natsuki, Nagare Aotsuki, Tamachi, ROSE & Asa Hiro & Ranmaru.
2010: Oct 9-11. Kujo OS theater, Osaka.
2010: Dec 23. Dokutsuya-kai-2010 “Final of the Queen", theater POO, Shinjuku. Cast: Namiko, Nagata Kazumi & coma, Sakura Mabi & Shinjuku Korudonburuu, Onaguntan, Kasumi Hourai & Ryou, Yorutsuki Ema, Chiaki Kano & Onuki Nozomi, Matsumoto-to.
2010: Dec 24. SM Bar CRAZY, Nagoya. Christmas Night bondage show.
2011: Jan 29-30. Fuyubaku World Bondage event. Club Axxcis. Hosted by Midori. Cast: Esinem, Nawashi Murakawa, Shin, Charm, Steve Osada, Nagare Aotsuki, Ranki Kazami, Akira Naka, Kasumi Hourai, Yoi Yoshida, Umitsuki Kurage, Ero Ouji, Otonawa, Shigure, Bingo Shigonawa, Shishiwaka & Saotome Hiromi. MC Kanda Tsubaki.
2011: Mar 5. Mania Club 1st round of Japan washcloth Mania, Nagoya.
2011: Jun 19. Mania Club 2nd round of Japan washcloth Mania, Tokyo.
2011: Dec 24. Mania Club 3rd round of Japan washcloth Mania.
2012: Mar 10. 2nd “Onna Matsuri” female bakushi festival, Bar –UBU-. Cast: Yoi Yoshida & Koume, Towa & Yume, Hiyoko & Ranmaru, Miyu & Koitoguchi, Kanan & Shino, and Kasumi Hourai & Urushi.
2012: May 27. 3rd Club Saru "Doman'naka Deluxe". Yoshiki Watari, Aoi Tama, Ren Takamine, Koto Kazemiya, Sanji, hosted by Beniryuhana. Cast: Shikou Shima, Saikaku, Nawanojyoh, Shishiwaka, Maboroshioni, Beniryuhana, Kasumi Hourai, Ero Ouji, Bingo Shigonawa, Tennokai, Mashiru, Regina.
2012: Sep 29. Mania Club 4th round of Japan washcloth Mania. Guest: Akira Naka.
2012: Oct 12. Jyohya Club 3rd anniversary. Cast: Kasumi Hourai, Bingo Shigonawa, Saikaku, Nawanojyoh, Ranki Kazami, Ero Ouji, Yoi Yoshida & Sayo Aoi, Nagare Aotsuki, Masayuki.
2012: Nov 17-18. Onawa Asobi at Japanese house.[1]
2012: Dec 23. “SM fan Thanksgiving-first act", theater POO, Shinjuku. Cast: Reika, Saotome Hiromi, Rei Otori, Yihua & Shion, Kasumi Hourai, Umitsuki Kurage, Matsumoto-to.
2013: Mar 16. Tamane Touryu presents FREE SPACE TSUBAKI ~PLEASURE~, Takaoka-shi, Toyama. Cast: Nanase Mika & Momorushu Neko, Sukemaru & Hana, PLEASURE GLAYZ, Hasuhebi, Kasumi Hourai & Kuroneko, Bariaku, Shikou Shima.
2013: Jun 22-23. Onawa Asobi Osaka. Jyohya Club, Osaka.[1]
2013: Jul 15. SM fan Thanksgiving 30th Anniversary Special, theater POO, Shinjuku. Cast: Kyoto Haruna, SHIMA Malphas & Lucy, Kasumi Hourai & Riri Kōda, Sina, Ibarako, Raika & Yuki, Miho Wakabayashi, Uchiyamasuna Chika, Uzuki Akemi, Yorutsuki Ema & ice, Kinoko Hajime & Nana, Denjiro Sakurada.
2013, Oct 5-7. Australia's Japanese Rope Bondage Festival. Cast: Aleni DV8, Avalon, Hebari, Kasumi Hourai, Ranki Kazami, Miss Gen, Mistress Silk, Nuit de Tokyo, Bingo Shigonawa, Scott, Succubus, Tatu, Vam, Yoi Yoshida, Zero.
2013: Nov 3. LIBIDO, Benitsuru. Osaka. Cast: Kasumi Hourai & m@rica, Saki Kamijoo, Shishiwaka, Yurishiro Aya, Ranki Kazami & Koineko.
2013: Nov 3. Night Bomb Vol.2, Benitsuru, Osaka. Cast: Ranki Kazami & iku, Shinomiya Murasakiminoru, Yurishiro Aya, Kasumi Hourai, m@rica.
2013: Nov. Started working on fan funded DVD project.
2013: Dec 22. Shinjuku Lesbians, theater POO, Shinjuku. Cast: Kuritorisu, Kasumi Hourai & Riri Kōda, Rina & Koneko, Otori Urara & ice, Suo Makotoya & Aoyama Maki.
2013: Dec 23. SM Fan Thanksgiving, theater POO, Shinjuku. Cast: Miho Wakabayashi, Otori Urara, Ren Yagami, Kasumi Hourai & Riri Kōda, SHIMA Malphas & Lucy, Tokui Oshii & Aoi Marie & Onuki Ki, Kuritorisu, Yorutsuki Ema & ice, Rina Yuzuki & Anzuno Hinana, Ibarako, Saki Kamijoo & Aiko, Denjiro Sakurada & Aoi, Matsumoto-to.
2014: Jan 24-26. Holds workshops in Kansas, Los Angeles and Vancouver.
2014: Mar 9. 4th “Onna Matsuri” female bakushi festival, Club Secret, Higashi. Cast: Juusan Hana & Tomo, Yuki & Sami, Rei & Aya-ya, Aoi Sayo & Nao, Yoi Yoshida & Neri, Yorutsuki Ema & Anzu, Towa & Miyu, [Kanan]] & Shino, Kasumi Hourai & Misaki Akari.
2014: May 4. “MASK” WakuWaku Bar 9259. Cast: Go Arisue, Otonawa, Kasumi Hourai and Yoi Yoshida.
2014: Jun 21-22. 2nd Onawa Asobi Osaka. Jyohya Club, Osaka.[1]
2014: Jul 7. DVD Release Party, theater POO, Shinjuku. Cast: "Kasumi Hourai, Nao Nagasawa, Misaki Akira.
2013: Oct 5-7. Japanese Rope Bondage Festival, Australia. Cast: Aleni DV8, Avalon, Hebari, Kasumi Hourai, Ranki Kazami, Miss Gen, Mistress Silk, Nuit de Tokyo, Bingo Shigonawa, _S _, -Succubus-, Vam, Yoi Yoshida, -Zero.
2014: Oct 26. “Baby Face Vol. 3”, Club Saru, Nagoya. Cast: Nagare Aotsuki, Kasumi Hourai & Misaki Akari, Ama Tenuma Haru, Saki Kamijoo, Kinoko Hajime. Booth: Ero Ouji, Towa, Yoi Yoshida, Satoru Utsuo.
2014: Nov 22-23. Onawa Asobi 2014, Studio Roppongi Club.[1]
2015: Feb 24-28. Stefano Laforgia workshops, Rome, Italy.
2015: May 22-24. Scheduled to perform at BoundCon XII, Munich, Germany.
2015: May 30-31. Scheduled workshop in Stockholm, Sweden.
2016: Feb. Open a private lesson “salon Osu” in Nagoya.
Selected Works
- Female Kinbakushi Kasumi Hourai's Aesthetic World (女流緊縛師・蓬莱かすみの耽美の世界」 相・慕・縄]) (2012)
- Kasumi Hourai's Aesthetic World - Rope Connections Los Angeles 1 (「蓬莱かすみ耽美の世界」 縄の絆 羅府編 第一章) (2013)
- Kasumi Hourai's Aesthetic World - Rope Connections Los Angeles 1 (「蓬莱かすみ耽美の世界」 縄の絆 羅府編 第二章) (2013)