Kasumi Hourai
Hourai (蓬莱) family name, Kasumi (かすみ) first name, female (November 21 1980 -)
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Activities
Nagoya-based female kinbakushi working in Japan and worldwide.
Alternate Name(s)
蓬莱かすみ(Japanese),
Biography
c.1996: First saw bondage photographs of Akechi Denki.
1997: First visit to a SM club. Commenced kinbakushi activities.
2000: Received instruction from Akechi Denki while living in Tokyo.
2002: Returned to work in Aichi Prefecture.
November 2004: Opened Saito wo bondage hall.
c2008: Begins performing.
April 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.
June 19 2009: O-nawa asobi, Good-Studio. Cast includes Bingo Shigonawa, Kasumi Hourai and Kinoko Hajime.
September 26 2009: Kujo OS theater, Osaka.
November 27 2009: O-nawa Asobi Winter Camp, Good-Studio. Cast includes Bingo Shigonawa, Kasumi Hourai, Ero Ouji and Aoi Sayo.
January 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.
February 26 2010: MATRIX 4, Osaka, 4th anniversary event.
March 13 2010: Onna Matsuri “Sakura no en”, Good-studio. Cast: Chii, Mia & Kyohana, Hiyoko & Ichi, Yoi Yoshida & Miu, Kaminami, 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.
June 12 2010: SM Bar CRAZY, Nagoya.
June 20 2010: Hosted 1st "Ainawa-kai".
July 16 2010: The h (Ash), Nagoya.
August 6 2010: MAGNIFIQUE, SM Bar CRAZY, Nagoya.
September 14 2010: DX Kabukicho SM tournament. Cast: Mika, Shiko 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 Karage, Ryuzaki Kureha, Ichinose Sina & Kagamimizuumi, Sakurada Denjiro, 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.
October 9-11 2010: Kujo OS theater, Osaka.
December 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.
December 24 2010: SM Bar CRAZY, Nagoya. Christmas Night bondage show.
January 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.
March 5 2011: Mania Club 1st round of Japan washcloth Mania, Nagoya.
June 19 2011: Mania Club 2nd round of Japan washcloth Mania, Tokyo.
December 24 2011: Mania Club 3rd round of Japan washcloth Mania.
March 10 2012: 2nd “Onna Matsuri” female bakushi festival, Bar –UBU-. Cast: Yoi Yoshida & Koume, Towa & Yume, Hiyoko & Ranmaru, Miyu & Koitoguchi, Kaminami & 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, Nawano Susumu, Shishiwaka, Maboroshioni, Beniryuhana, Kasumi Hourai, Ero Ouji, Bingo Shigonawa, Tennokai, Mashiru, Regina.
September 29 2012: Mania Club 4th round of Japan washcloth Mania. Guest: Akira Naka.
October 12, 2012: Susumuyoru Club 3rd anniversary. Cast: Kasumi Hourai, Bingo Shigonawa, Saikaku, Nawano Susumu, Ranki Kazami, Ero Ouji, Yoi Yoshida & Sayo Aoi, Nagare Aotsuki, Masayuki.
November 17/18 2012: O-nawa asobi at Japanese house. Cast: Rei, Tatsuki Hanakiba, Masayuki, Shuhei Kitagawa, Bingo Shigonawa, Takasama, Sanji, Shishiwaka, Kaminami, Nagare Aotsuki, Nawano Susumu, Takeshi Kenko, Ranki Kazami, Mikikoto, Yuuna, ‘Rope’, Yoshi, Kasumi Hourai, Ren Yagami, Otonawa, YAGIE, Ryou, Ero Ouji, Beniryuhana, Akira Naka.
December 23 2012: “SM fan Thanksgiving-first act", theater POO, Shinjuku. Cast: Reika, Saotome Hiromi, Rei Otori, Yihua & Shion, Kasumi Hourai, Umitsuki Kurage, Matsumoto-to.
March 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.
June 22/23 2013: O-nawa asobi Osaka. Susumuyoru 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
July 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.
October 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.
November 3 2013: LIBIDO, Benitsuru. Osaka. Cast: Kasumi Hourai & m@rica, Saki Kamijoo, Shishiwaka, Yurishiro Aya, Ranki Kazami & Koineko.
November 3 2013: Night Bomb Vol.2, Benitsuru, Osaka. Cast: Ranki Kazami & iku, Shinomiya Murasakiminoru, Yurishiro Aya, Kasumi Hourai, m@rica.
November 2013: Started working on fan funded DVD project.
December 22 2013: Shinjuku Lesbians, theater POO, Shinjuku. Cast: Kuritorisu, Kasumi Hourai & Riri Kōda, Rina & Koneko, Otori Urara & ice, Suo Makotoya & Aoyama Maki.
December 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.
January 24-26 2014: Holds workshops in Kansas, Los Angeles and Vancouver.
March 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, Kaminami & Shino, Kasumi Hourai & Misaki Akari.
May 4 2014: “MASK” WakuWaku Bar 9259. Cast: Go Arisue, Otonawa, Kasumi Hourai and Yoi Yoshida.
June 21/22 2014: 2nd O-nawa asobi Osaka. Susumuyoru 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.
July 7 2014: DVD Release Party, theater POO, Shinjuku. Cast: "Kasumi Hourai, Nao Nagasawa, Misaki Akira.
October 4-6 2014: Sydney Rope Festival. Cast: 出演:Miss Evil Gen, _S_, Aleni DV8, Zero, Ranki Kazami, Kat Johnston, Precipice, Succubus, Avalon, Kasumi Hourai, Evil THL, Vam, Mark DV8, Hebari、Kinoko Hajime.
October 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.
November 22/23 2014: O-nawa asobi 2014, Studio Roppongi Club. Cast: Kinoko Hajime, Kasumi Hourai, Ero Ouji, Bingo Shigonawa, Takumi Hyuga, Nawano Susumu, Towa, Koyuki, Kira, Ryou, Takasama, Kunimiya Jess, Nara, Yoi Yoshida, Nanashi, Oshima, Nuit de Tokyo, Tatu, Miss Gen, Hirama.
February 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.