Michael_JP

Hi Jim, Thanks. Will make contact with them as you suggested, appreciate the offer of further support. Still have a few months here in Japan but will connect with them soon. Regards, Michael S

Thanks for the link and information. Michael S

Thanks for providing the link. Yes, I am shipping to Victoria, Melbourne. It will be shipped with all of my goods, furniture, clothes, etc., not sure if that will make it better or worse. The moving companies I am getting quotes from are aware I will shipping a Nihonto and at least have some familiarity with what needs to be done. Michael S

Hoping that some of the Australian members can provide some advice. Will be moving back home to Australia late this year after 4+ years in Japan and have 1 Nihonto to ship with all my goods. It is correctly registered here in Japan, and I know it has to be unregistered before I leave. Not sure what is required regarding paperwork etc. for bringing it into Australia and once I get there. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. Regards, Michael S

Also thank you to Paul Martin for reaching out with the necessary tax & application documents. Much appreciated. Michael S

Thank you Kunitaro for the additional advice. Regards, Michael S

Happy to contribute. Regards, Michael S

Thanks for the replies. Yes, I do live in Tokyo. Recognize the Paul Martin name, am connected on FB to The Japanese Sword. Can be contacted via PM and then email if necessary. Regards, Michael S

I recently purchased a nihonto from a well established NMB member in the US and had it shipped to Japan where I live. Have received a notice from Japan Customs do complete some paperwork to complete the delivery. Do any members who also live here in Japan have any advice, anything I should know or be aware of? My partner is Japanese so can assist with communication etc. Thanks. Regards, Michael S

Not sure of the impact as Tokyo generally has a shortage of hotel rooms in any case, but the DTI dates of 11/18 ~ 20 coincide with a major manufacturing trade show, JIMTOF, held at Tokyo Big Sight on Odaiba, 11/17 ~ 22. Maybe not well known outside of manufacturing & specifically the machine tool industry, but my company participates, in fact I have to be there all 6 days which will make the DTI hard get to. And it is a large exhibition in terms of attendance, so it may affect hotels. It is delayed 3 weeks from previous years due to Big Sight renovations, usually held end of October to early November. Regards, Michael S

The tsuba I purchased arrived this week as arranged. Would second Joe`s comments above. Michael

I have contacted Nick to buy this piece, just confirming shipping etc. Couldn't resist it either. Sorry. Michael S

Hi Nick, Sent you a PM re. #4. Michael S

I was able to find the book `Tsuba Craftsmen from Owari and Mikawa Province` at Grey Doffin`s website with the translation. Arrived yesterday so I have some reading ahead. Thanks to Grey for his fast responses to my questions & getting me the book so quickly. It was a pleasure to deal with Grey. Regards, Michael

Hi Alan, Alas my language skills are not as good as they should be. Will see if I can get hold of the English translation. Would like to meet up in November. Please keep in touch. I enjoy a drink and would like to meet some established collectors & enthusiasts. Regards, Michael