DanielM Posted November 22, 2023 Report Posted November 22, 2023 Hello members I would like to obtain NBTHK papers for at least 2 blades from my collection and some kodogu also. I hope I will be able to go to Japan end next year ….probably my last long trip as I am already 79 If not I will send these ….directly to Japan or via Bob Benson in Hawai? So could anyone give me a reliable contact in Japan (that I can contact and meet next year (that will keep the items and bring these to the Shinsa) and of course I will pay for the service. I intend to spend 8 days at least and I have another demand could you recommend me 1 or 2 museums where I could see koto Soshu blades (sunnobi tanto)…if possible Hiromitsu or Akihiro or Masahiro shodai…I thank you in advance for any help. PS the 2 blades are in good polish conditions , in shirasaya, one is a shinto mumei so just Hozon expected - the second is a koto partly signed good candidate for higher papers. 2 Quote
Katsujinken Posted November 22, 2023 Report Posted November 22, 2023 The shinsa operate on a schedule which may or may not align with the dates of your trip. Either way you will need to go through the import process to get the blades in the country (and then export to get them back home), which is best handled by an agent who specializes in these matters. The truth is your best bet is to probably plan on shipping the blades and enjoy your trip free of this complication. Other members on the board will be able to recommend agents who can help you. Best of luck and enjoy your trip! 2 Quote
rematron Posted November 22, 2023 Report Posted November 22, 2023 Daniel, I hope you have a great time in Japan! FYI, for people (like me) that use the dark setting for this website, your text is black on black. If you copy and paste your text, try pasting it as "plain text" when given the option. Cheers. 2 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted November 23, 2023 Report Posted November 23, 2023 If I had better search skills, I would give you links to similar threads. There is a guy who lives in Japan, who's name escapes me, that guys often recommend to help with the customs process. There are also at least two discussions of museums in Japan worth seeing. If someone with good skills could call those up, it might help. Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted November 23, 2023 Report Posted November 23, 2023 A good one from @Brian 1 Quote
Jussi Ekholm Posted November 23, 2023 Report Posted November 23, 2023 Do you have the date and location planned out Daniel? I think we can help you with museum recommendations. However the tricky thing is that many of the museums switch the items on display. I experienced both good and bad of that this summer as I saw items I did not expect to see and some museums did not display a single sword (even though they have amazing collections) as the focus of the current display was on another subject. Quote
DanielM Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Posted November 27, 2023 Many many thanks, specially for Bruce who made a lot of useful research.... For Jussi I plan to go end of next year November probably 2or 3 days in Tokyo, 4 days around Nara and 4 or 5 days around Niigata but nothing is fixed yet Again many thanks for your help Quote
Brian Posted November 27, 2023 Report Posted November 27, 2023 You should really check what the 2024 DTI dates are. Would be a shame to go to Tokyo and miss that by a few days. It's mid to end November, not sure if they have decided yet. But a huge opportunity. 1 Quote
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