Kasumi Hourai
Hourai (蓬莱) family name, Kasumi (かすみ) first name, (1980 -)
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.
Nov 2004: Opened Saito wo bondage hall.
2008(c): Begins performing.
Apr 17 2009: 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.
Jun 19 2009: Ōnawa asobi, Good-Studio. Cast includes Bingo Shigonawa, Kasumi Hourai and Kinoko Hajime.
Sep 26 2009: Kujo OS theater, Osaka.
Nov 27 2009: Ōnawa Asobi Winter Camp, Good-Studio. Cast includes Bingo Shigonawa, Kasumi Hourai, Ero Ouji and Aoi Sayo.
Jan 24 2010: 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].]
Feb 26 2010: MATRIX 4, Osaka, 4th anniversary event.
Mar 13 2010: Onna Matsuri “Sakura no en”, Good-studio. Cast: Chii, Mia & Kyohana, Hiyoko & Ichi, Yoi Yoshida & Miu, Kanan, Aoi Sayo & Shino, Kasumi Hourai & Ryo.
April 25 2010: Performed at “Baby Face” SM & Bondage comprehensive event, Nagoya.
May 1-5 2010: Kujo OS theater, Osaka.
Jun 12 2010: SM Bar CRAZY, Nagoya.
Jun 20 2010: Hosted 1st "Ainawa-kai".
Jul 16 2010: The h (Ash), Nagoya.
Aug 6 2010: MAGNIFIQUE, SM Bar CRAZY, Nagoya.
Sep 14 2010: 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.
Oct 9-11 2010: Kujo OS theater, Osaka.
Dec 23 2010: 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.
Dec 24 2010: SM Bar CRAZY, Nagoya. Christmas Night bondage show.
Jan 29-30 2011: 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.
Mar 5 2011: Mania Club 1st round of Japan washcloth Mania, Nagoya.
Jun 19 2011: Mania Club 2nd round of Japan washcloth Mania, Tokyo.
Dec 24 2011: Mania Club 3rd round of Japan washcloth Mania.
Mar 10 2012: 2nd “Onna Matsuri” female bakushi festival, Bar –UBU-. Cast: Yoi Yoshida & Koume, Towa & Yume, Hiyoko & Ranmaru, Miyu & Koitoguchi, Kanan & Shino, and Kasumi Hourai & Urushi.
May 27 2012: 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.
Sep 29 2012: Mania Club 4th round of Japan washcloth Mania. Guest: Akira Naka.
Oct 12, 2012: Jyohya Club 3rd anniversary. Cast: Kasumi Hourai, Bingo Shigonawa, Saikaku, Nawanojyoh, Ranki Kazami, Ero Ouji, Yoi Yoshida & Sayo Aoi, Nagare Aotsuki, Masayuki.
Nov 17-18 2012: Ōnawa asobi at Japanese house. Cast: Rei, Tatsuki Hanakiba, Masayuki, Shuhei Kitagawa, Bingo Shigonawa, Takasama, Sanji, Shishiwaka, Kanan, Nagare Aotsuki, Nawanojyoh, Takeshi Kenko, Ranki Kazami, Mikikoto, Yuuna, ‘Rope’, Yoshi, Kasumi Hourai, Ren Yagami, Otonawa, YAGIE, Ryou, [Ero Ouji]], Beniryuhana, Akira Naka.
Dec 23 2012: “SM fan Thanksgiving-first act", theater POO, Shinjuku. Cast: Reika, Saotome Hiromi, Rei Otori, Yihua & Shion, Kasumi Hourai, Umitsuki Kurage, Matsumoto-to.
Mar 16 2013: 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.
Jun 22-23 2013: Ōnawa asobi Osaka. Jyohya Club, Osaka. Cast: Kobayashi Mariko & Washio Yuji Akira, Ryou & Akane, Saki Kamijoo, Ero Ouji, Yoshi & Rin, Shishiwaka & Matsuda Reika, Kasumi Hourai, Chouchuyoshi Six Kongen Sanchimuchisekai no Tamashakakugatsu, Kuro Neko no, Aizawa Kosuke, Nori & Yukko, Takeshi Kenko & Akane, Saikaku & Kuronyan & Risa, Mira Reika, Satomi Ruya & Susa Ayumi, Kunimiya Jess & Nyuhana, Sanji, Keitsuki Eri Kei & Kingyo, Karen & Aoi Sayo.
Jul 15 2013: 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.
Oct 5-7 2013, 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.
Nov 3 2013: LIBIDO, Benitsuru. Osaka. Cast: Kasumi Hourai & m@rica, Saki Kamijoo, Shishiwaka, Yurishiro Aya, Ranki Kazami & Koineko.
Nov 3 2013: Night Bomb Vol.2, Benitsuru, Osaka. Cast: Ranki Kazami & iku, Shinomiya Murasakiminoru, Yurishiro Aya, Kasumi Hourai, m@rica.
Nov 2013: Started working on fan funded DVD project.
Dec 22 2013: Shinjuku Lesbians, theater POO, Shinjuku. Cast: Kuritorisu, Kasumi Hourai & Riri Kōda, Rina & Koneko, Otori Urara & ice, Suo Makotoya & Aoyama Maki.
Dec 23 2013: 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.
Jan 24-26 2014: Holds workshops in Kansas, Los Angeles and Vancouver.
Mar 9 2014: 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.
May 4 2014: “MASK” WakuWaku Bar 9259. Cast: Go Arisue, Otonawa, Kasumi Hourai and Yoi Yoshida.
Jun 21-22 2014: 2nd Ōnawa asobi Osaka. Jyohya Club, Osaka. Cast: Kobayashi Mariko & Washio Yujiro, Yamamoto & Kiri, Take Kenniji & Akane, Nuit de Tokyo & Huuka, Yoshi & Kurimuzon, Rina Yuzuki & Shino, Sei Mei, Shinomiya Murasakiminoru & Anjou, Mira Minehana, Kotatsu Kouta, Saikaku & Kuro Nyan, Shishiwaka & Matsuda Reika, Kunimiya Jess & Nyuhana, Suzaku Aoi & Nanae, Nara & Kanji & Himawari, Saki Kamijoo, Reihana & Rei, Sow & Ame Kinuko, Towa, Satomi Rayouya, Kasumi Hourai.
Jul 7 2014: DVD Release Party, theater POO, Shinjuku. Cast: "Kasumi Hourai, Nao Nagasawa, Misaki Akira.
Oct 5-7 2013: 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-, Tatu, Vam, Yoi Yoshida, -Zero.
Oct 26 2014: “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.
Nov 22-23 2014: Ōnawa asobi 2014, Studio Roppongi Club. Cast: Kinoko Hajime, Kasumi Hourai, Ero Ouji, Bingo Shigonawa, Takumi Hyuga, Nawanojyoh, Towa, Koyuki, Kira, Ryou, Takasama, Kunimiya Jess, Nara, Yoi Yoshida, Nanashi, Oshima, Nuit de Tokyo, Tatu, Miss Gen, Hirama.
Feb 24-28 2015: Stefano Laforgia workshops, Rome, Italy.
May 22-24 2015: Scheduled to perform at BoundCon XII, Munich, Germany.
May 30-31 2015: Scheduled workshop in Stockholm, Sweden.
February 2016: Open a private lesson “salon Osu” in Nagoya.
Selected Works
- 『「女流緊縛師・蓬莱かすみの耽美の世界」 相・慕・縄』(2012.12.25)
- 『「蓬莱かすみ耽美の世界」 縄の絆 羅府編 第一章』(2013.4.26)
- 『「蓬莱かすみ耽美の世界」 縄の絆 羅府編 第二章』(2013.5.29)