I'm a filmmaker in Osaka making a short cinematic film about Japan's traditional culture, and I'd love to include iaido. Ideally I'd film a regular practice for about an hour, close up: the draw, the cut, chiburi, noto, and the dojo itself. Battojutsu or tameshigiri would be wonderful too, if anyone knows a dojo that does it.

It's just me with one camera, no crew or lights, and I'd stay out of the way and follow whatever etiquette the dojo asks. If a school's kata can't be filmed, I completely understand. It's a personal project, not commercial, and I'm happy to make a donation to the dojo and give them the edited footage to use.

Any pointers help:

- Dojos in Osaka or Kyoto that welcome visitors to observe (見学)

- Anyone you know who might be open to this

- Etiquette I should know before asking

I'm in Osaka until October 25 and back in Japan from late November to mid December, and I can travel. Thanks!