[ianium]

From what I understand, iPhones aren't really bought to be used as everyday phones and an iPhone owner will probably have a second, Japanese phone as well. If someone has one it's because it is a cool, western thing to have (basically just a gadget) plus they can be used on trips to the US and elsewhere.

[darren_]

I've literally never heard of this (live in Japan, know lots of Japanese people, see a _lot_ of iPhones out and about), and I basically don't buy it whatsoever. Maybe it's something from a couple of years ago?