Japan Question

[ThistleDown]

Welcome from Vancouver and Inverness. I suggest you PM CDNSushi. The "extra" value of the forum is the ability to tap cross-culure resources. Do let us know what you discover.

[Shug]

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions and for all the welcomes. Fortunately I still have a bit of time.
Seems that the consensus is to ask CDNSushi. I'll give that try if he doesn't respond here.

@georgeblack7 - what's a "Kiruto"? ............ Duh, Never mind...... after writing in Romaji I got it.

Much appreciate the help.

[Highlander31]

I can't add anything to the above, so I'll just say welcome to the forum.

[unharmed]

My familiarity with Japanese sword culture and related laws comes from 5 years of kendo, iaido and jodo training not direct experience - I don't have a definitive answer for you but I would be very, very surprised if it was allowed to carry a live blade around like that in Japan.

[george7]

ばぐぴぷ　Bagupipu appx= Bagpipes

[Tetley]

I think, from the little I recall of Japanese college friends many years ago, that the kilt will be fine, but what will really do it is if you take small, well presented gifts for the hosts. You'd need to ask someone Japanese about this, the embassy suggested by others above is the best bet, but I recall that honouring their traditions in this fashion really impresses them.

As I said, you need to ask a Japanese about it first.

Mark

[Rollo]

Welcome from Normandy

[Finn]

Welcome from NW IN!

[Beertigger]

Cead mille failte!

My b-i-l just got stationed at Great Lakes. My niece and nephew are gonna discover what cold really means, soon....

[Shug]

^Thank you.
It does get a little cold here.
I always say "I'd rather be shoveling snow than cutting grass" but, sometimes 6' can be a bit much.

^^Thanks for the link cajunscot, no harm in asking them.