Thanks Steve. So I'll let you into a secret about the decorations. Yes they are Japanese makie but ......... they are sold as mobile phone stickers!!!!! I saw the
M on a trip to Japan, being sold in a high class lacquerwear shop. They are like the old decals that we put on our model plastic aeroplane kits.. they are however real gold!!! The finished surface has to glass like to ensure they adhere well!!! I also used them on another Kodansu called Carp islands - I'll have to post it. They are quite expensive but I think worth it.