Shipping Ornamental Sword TO Japan from USA

[Stephamp]

I've been searching and searching, and I cannot find information I need. 

It's a little off topic, but I was hoping maybe somebody here can help me out.

 

I'm moving to Japan, and I'd love to ship an ornamental sword from the US.

It's a replica of a Bulgarian sword and It's 95cm long. Maybe 1kg in weight.

I've contacted Yamato and DHL, and they both flat out refused to ship it. 

I saw here that people recommend USPS, but I have no idea how to go about shipping the ornamental sword.

I am nervous because two massive companies just told me it's not possible to ship a sword even if it's artificial.

Does anybody here know how I might be able to ship this?

 

Also, I do have two katanas, but the blade is sharp.

I've given up on the idea of shipping these since I am struggling to even ship a ornamental sword.

Is it possible to ship these too?

 

I am worried of what may happen when it lands in Japan. Would customs allow these to go through?

 

Please and thank you.

 

 

 

[Tohagi]

If the katana are nihonto, you will have to ask registration previously.

Other swords are forbidden...

[Brian]

As Eric said, your sword is illegal in Japan and can't be registered. Even if it's blunt.

[robinalexander]

Here is a grab from Tokyo Customs (hopefully not AI rubbish) ....

 

https://www.customs.go.jp/tokyo/english/yuubin/12touken_n.htm

[SteveM]

7 hours ago, Stephamp said:

Also, I do have two katanas, but the blade is sharp.

I've given up on the idea of shipping these since I am struggling to even ship a ornamental sword.

 

Ironically, the genuine swords will probably be easier to ship to Japan, as there is a fairly well-known process to get these through customs and get these registered. You will need the assistance of someone in Japan (Robert Hughes, Paul Kremers, Paul Martin, etc.), but these guys do this all the time. 

 

 

[Stephamp]

Wow, thank you everyone for taking the time and responding. I truly appreciate it. 

I am surprised blunt swords are illegal, but it is Japan after all. 

I guess I will have to leave the ornamental sword with a friend.

 

SteveM, thanks for the pointers regarding the other two swords I have. 

I'll look into them. This was very helpful!