Welcome Aboard

No venders in the Uk at the moment, but there is lots to choose from on YJA, I've done it so many times But read the FromJapan thread all the way through in the YJA section.
Make sure you go to Loft101 while your there. They seem to welcome non Japanese, I had a lovely time at the one in Kyoto back in April Although I did leave Mrs Clam behind that night

http://www.loft101.jp/