is there anyone that could post how to pronounce "place of seclusion" in japanese? or point me to an online japanese english dictionary perhaps? i'm having no sucess in trying to find this ?

try "Nagoyakana tokoro" - tokoro means place, and nagoyaka means peaceful, quiet.

E-mail the Japanese embassy (Lycos search for the address)
They sorted me out in about 30mins when i wanted pictures of khanjis for my tattoo

Paul :D

many thanks for taking the time to reply!! :D:D