I like them, but as it was said above... depends on the shape.
This is my Joseph Red Violin (I think for the moment is unique). It came with gold hardware but I've changed it to black... I like black :)
Maybe you already figure it out but MIJ is Made by Fuji-gen,Japan and CIJ is Made by Tokai Gakki, Japan. Those are made in different factories. They look like no export. Nice basses!