Long shot but here goes: we just got back from an amazing trip to Japan. Unfortunately my 7yo accidentally packed two toy weapons in his backpack that got taken away by airport security.
If anyone is currently (or will soon be) in Kyoto and/or Nara, and is willing to buy and ship either of the following two items, I would be eternally grateful (and obviously compensate for time beyond item and shipping costs):
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Kyoto— metal toy shuriken. At the Ninja and Samurai Museum, we bought a pretty silver-colored metal shuriken. Costs about JPY 1000-1500. It is a toy but the edges were apparently too sharp for airport security.
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Nara: toy miniature sword with sheath. On the street leading up to Todaiji temple, there are a bunch of souvenir vendors. The one closest to the temple gates sells gold colored miniature plastic swords with sheaths. Around 7-8in long I’d say. Also around JPY 1000-1500. The tip was apparently too pointy for airport security.
These items should fit in a small padded envelope for shipping, although if you live in the USA, may be easier to ship once back. We live in NYC.
If any kind soul is willing to spend the time and effort on this, you would make my kid insanely happy 🙂 hit me up in dm for details.
Thanks so much!!
by Tanyec