Taking sword in to and out of Japan

[Bushido01]

Hi all,

A friend of mine needs to take his katana (Shinsakuto) with him to Japan for his Iaido rank testing for about a week. Does any one know what kind of permit he needs and how to get it?

Thank you,

[Brian]

Rod,

 

The links page has a link to an excellent article by Guido Schiller on Rich T's page: http://www.nihontokanjipages.com/japane ... _laws.html

 

Should tell you everything you need to know.

 

Regards,

Brian