Japanese font/input & Wifi Question

Hi,
My wife wants an iPod for her birthday and I am considering the iPod Touch. Mainly because it gives her access to the Internet and email when I have the ibook at work, and it gives her a portable Mp3 Player. She is Japanese and most of the emails she sends and receives are in Japanese. I want to know if an iPod touch bought in Australia will have this capability. The sales rep at the local supplier presumed it would, but really didn't know. Also, will the menus be in Japanese where the applications have Japanese versions? Do Japanese websites render with the right font etc.
Also, I am a little confused about Internet access with an iPod touch. My current understanding is that you need to have a wireless network set up at home, say with Airport Express, as I do, to get a connection. It's just that the sales pitch is, "You can download music while walking down the street if you are in a 'WiFi zone'", and I didn't really get what that means. But now I believe that Wifi zones are usually password protected, and it is actually difficult to get any kind of Internet connection, in my experience, from just anywhere, as most are locked, or have short range. But if you have something at home like an Airport Express, then you will be right, when at home at least. Is this understanding I have correct?
Your answer to either or both of these questions is sincerely appreciated.
Many thanks.

Hi,
You set the language the Touch uses in 'settings'.
Outside your home WiFi availability is dependent on how many and where 'Hotspots'(zones) are located. It's likely that coverage is better in cities and in public places like train stations, airports etc. and some large stores. Starbucks coffee shops also provide hotspots. Some will be password protected, others open access. Some you'll pay for others will be free. In any event it's unlikely you'll be able to walk down a street with continuous coverage as each hotspot has a very limited range. You'll need to do a little local research!
At home you'll have continuous/free wifi access through your network/router.
Mike.

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