I think the main reason is 'cuz not many Japanese can read and write English. We had Dutchie who married a Japanese girl and lived there. He was friends with Naoki who could not read or write English. Naoki was a member here and may have had two names registered here, if I recall correctly. Naoki was the guy who stole Ron's skid plate designs and started making and selling 'em in Japan.
Naoki is a member here as vehikun2.
Mark