Yep I do get what you are saying Chris, the bigger picture is always yet to be revealed.
I guess what you are saying also is the JDM section of TSG should be exactly what it says on the tin.
This may encourage brands that see themselves as JDM to supply for both US and Japan markets separately or special edition Japan releases only.
I see golf equipments future as a global market for all brands to survive and thrive, unless of course they are a small but quality boutique brand with a cult following such as Crazy, TRPX, Modart and Buchi just to name a few.
I guess the more following a brand gets the more chance it has of becoming a global brand, and in lies the difficulty...Do they increase supply for the demand or remain true to their roots.