Newbie looking for nomi/kanna/nokogiri recommendations + advice

Hello for the first time!

I have been lurking, but I’ve never posted in this sub before. My name is TJ and thanks ahead of time for any advice or recommendations.

I would like to begin woodworking for my first time and my goal is to use almost entirely Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. But to that end, I have a few questions.

First, a couple details with where I’m at:

1. I have watched videos on what basic tools are needed so I have a tiny understanding of what I’m looking for in terms of gear, but I also know enough to realize how little I know.

2. I have a Japanese kitchen knife background which includes sharpening both ryoba and kataba knives on synthetic and Japanese natural stones so I feel comfortable sharpening and I already have everything I need.

3. I will be working in a small part of my office so space is limited. I will be building my own smaller workbench and I don’t plan on building anything bigger than a 16in x 14in x 10in box for a while.

4. Japanese tools would be preferred to western tools. That being said, I will be visiting Japan this time next year so I’m considering getting more budget-friendly tools to practice and learn before buying nicer tools in person in Japan.

5. I am in the US so tariffs are something to be considered. Budget is flexible (I could sell a knife or two if needed). I tend to like not cheaping out in important areas, but saving cash where I can.

That leads me to my questions.

Would you recommend waiting on nicer Japanese-made nomi and kanna until I visit Japan next year and practicing with cheaper options first?

I know nokogiri are not too expensive so I’m less worried there, but I would love guidance on what saws I would need for beginner work. I am thinking one ryoba and one dozuki.

Are there any reputable US-based Japanese woodworking hand tool retailers?

Are there any recommendations on specific nomi sets?

Where should I start for kanna/hand planes?

Is there anything I haven’t mentioned that I should be considering?

Thank you for helping me slowly fix my ignorance. I’m sure these questions get a lying from newbies so thank you for the help.

I hope you’re all doing well and I bet I’ll be seeing you all more often 🙇

-TJ