But for how long if the Japanese en masse clamoured for Bitcoin?

I'd be reluctant to instigate a drive to publicise Bitcoin in Japan right now if the consequence would lead to the Japanese inflation plan being scuppered by their people saying 'no thanks'.  How long would they be likely to turn a blind eye to it with MtGox under their very nose!

Then again maybe it would be good for Bitcoin if sooner rather than later MtGox disappeared because I'm not convinced having as many products and services as there are priced in Bitcoin based on current MtGox prices is so healthy?

With me as undecided as I am maybe it's a good job the spread of Bitcoin in Japan is almost entirely out of my hands   My guess is MtGox keeps a fairly low profile in Japan?