Catchword: nawashi

Filed Under: Japanese, Sex & Sexuality

Part of Speech: n.

Quotation: The unfortunate side effect is the influx of what I call “the kimono boys.” They’re American white guys who call themselves “authentic Japanese rope masters.”…These rope masters say they have studied “the traditional Japanese way of the rope”—although most of them have never actually visited Japan. But their conversation is strewn with Japanese words, and they often give themselves the title “Nawashi,” which they say means “rope bondage artist.” And, yeah, they often show up at fetish events wearing kimonos.

Article or Document Title:
“Control Tower & Kink Calendar: Nawashi Syndrome” (URL)

Author:
Mistress Matisse

Article, Document, Publication, Web Site:
The Stranger

Publishing Location:
Seattle, Wash.

Date of Publication:
Feb. 9, 2005

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