Why is Japan the birthplace of BDSM? Or Octopus Caresses for a Lustful Pussy

The Land of the Rising Sun has a very special attitude toward BDSM in particular and sex in general. Here, sexual symptoms are ubiquitous. The Japanese attitude toward BDSM differs from what we are accustomed to in the West. Perhaps it all has to do with the connection between Japanese anime comics and hentai.

• Dominance and Submission in Japanese Culture
• A Little History: The Sexual Art of Shunga
• Bondage—The Founder of Modern Bondage
• Main Cons: Ignoring Consent

In Japan, this type of pornography is viewed differently than in Europe or the US—in erotic manga. It is not accessible to minors. In fact, there is a version of BDSM invented in Japan, the original form of which was the art of bondage.

Dominance and Submission in Japanese Culture

Japan is famous for its strict and clearly defined social hierarchy. Vertical public relations permeate virtually all spheres of activity, especially in the corporate environment. This worldview inevitably influences the nature of Japanese sexuality. The dynamics of submission and dominance extend to intimate life as well. For many Japanese, submission is a source of pride. It”s enough to recall the brave samurai who gave his life to protect his master.

Sex as a Value, Not a Matter of Shame

The Japanese are a secretive people and are reluctant to share the details of their personal lives with anyone or anywhere. However, at the same time, they are not as shameful about sex as Europeans. Regarding the latter, the repression and denial of sexuality was largely shaped in Europe by the widespread adoption of Christianity. Traditional beliefs often view many forms of sex as sinful. The situation is different in Japan, where attitudes toward physical intimacy are quite different. A Little History: The Sexual Art of Shunga

The high tradition of pornographic art in Japan, incidentally, dates back to the Edo period, which lasted from 1603 to 1868. It was then that the art of the nude emerged. Such erotic prints were called ukiyo-e. They were very popular throughout medieval Japan. The carvings were primarily applied to wooden surfaces. The art of erotic depiction itself was called shunga.

Erotic medieval prints depicted various aspects of Japanese sexual life. Their subjects included both young and old, and adherents of traditional sex, as well as homosexuals. Shunga objects depicted everything!

Sometimes, sculptural intrigues turned into high-profile sexual scandals, which took place in the opulent and tidy imperial palaces and on the walls of pious monasteries. The Shogunate (the ruling body at the time) made several attempts to ban this art form. However, despite the ban, shunga continued to exist.

Therefore, this art has a vast legacy, ranging from a kind of “Kama Sutra” known as the forty-eight fields, to images by various artists dedicated to the aesthetics of bondage. For example, one sculpture depicts a woman experiencing sexual pleasure from the tentacles of a giant octopus entangling her. Enjoying passion, the depicted girl is clearly preoccupied with how the large, creaky tentacles love and care for her. Incidentally, this painting is called “The Dream of the Fisherman”s Wife.” It was painted by an artist named Katsushika Hokusai.

Kinbaku — the “ancestor” of modern bondage

Kinbaku, the art of binding, is believed to have its origins in the early period. During the Edo period, tying was a form of punishment for slaves. Being the forerunner of BDSM, kinbaku only developed in the early 20th century.

Recently, one amazing kinbaku enthusiast stated that the value of this art form has become obvious to everyone. This is due to the widespread availability of low-quality pornography. However, in practice, mastering this obligatory Japanese art form is quite difficult. It requires extensive practice.

Where and how much?

We”re sure that the desire to visit one of the Japanese BDSM communities was enough to excite you. If you”re looking to spend an evening with fellow fans of Eastern art, you should head to one of the themed bars. Entry typically costs around 7, 000 for men (about $60 in US dollars) and 2, 000 for women (about $17). Expensive, huh? And that doesn”t even include drinks and food.

Alcohol

Japanese people have a different approach to alcohol consumption, and in this, too, they differ from Europeans. No, it”s not about fortitude and fortitude against temptation and seduction. In many Japanese establishments that host BDSM events, patrons check out. And they drink quite heavily. The staff doesn”t interfere.

The main disadvantage: disregard for consent

The Japanese rarely place much emphasis on the submissive”s consent to participate in the process. At least, for them, it”s not as important as for Europeans. This is why it”s important to exercise extreme caution if you”re looking to become a submissive in BDSM. If you”re traveling to Japan to attend a BDSM club, learn a few Japanese phrases that you can ask your partner to stop the process.

Girl in a mask.

Why is Japan the birthplace of BDSM? Or for a greedy cat who adores octopuses.