LaoDai

Davide — known in the scene as LaoDai (@laodai_shibari) — is a rope artist whose style, Same Journey (Onaji Michinori), treats untying as the emotional climax of a session, not cleanup after the interesting part is over:

“It is an emotional style focused on the exploration of connections and deep emotions. There, the model is the central and most important element, and the untying part serves as the climax. Every aspect of the experience holds meaning and answers a question.”

His technique traces first to Ayame Iwata, then hands-on from Murasaki Haruan, with pieces from Kinoko-san, Yagami Ren-san, and Jyubei Kamui-san, back through the Akechi Denki–Miura Takumi lineage. Same Journey is his own synthesis of all of it, not a claim on Yukimura-ryu or anyone else’s style.

Visits and involvement with Shibari.PH

• December 2023 — debut visit. One performance, one night, tying with Hong Kong-based rope model Lyla (@lylaaa.boo.shibari).
• August 2025 — first teaching trip. Beginners and Intermediate Group Workshops, a Shibari Performance, a Rope Jam/Salon, and private sessions split into Emotional and Technical tracks.
• December 2025 — second teaching trip. Beginners and Intermediate back to back, a Rope Jam, and private appointments folded in.
• February 19–25, 2026 — full week. Private session days, a performance and Q&A, and two Same Journey classes — Day 1 on theory (Safety → Pleasure → Beauty), Day 2 a live critique open only to Day 1 graduates, aerial suspensions included for anyone ready.

Where to find him between visits

Instagram: @laodai_shibari.