Totally agree! I was planning on being part of an organised trip with the JKS but since my club is no longer a member of that Association but is part of the British combat karate Association I don't think that's going to happen now! I think I will have to use Googlefu to see if I can find someone who organises karate trips to Japan.
Thanks for the info, after reading what you said I had a quick Google search and found that they've recently republished that edition in paperback I may just have to get a copy!