Things we want to know

We're particularly interested in answers to any of these questions:

Humour

• How do Japanese people view foreigners, especially the British?
• Is there space for humour here?
• Can you give any examples?
• Can you take the piss out of Japanese people or is that not acceptable?
• Is that kind of wind-up humour even used in Japan?

Mobiles

• What functionality is available on mobile phones?
• In what ways can you use them?
  
• How much is it used?
• What's new?

Illustration/character design

• What styles of illustration/design are hot in Japan right now?
• Are there characters which are popular
• Can you give any examples of interesting created characters?