Turn data usage over 3G off, only use on WiFi?

Hi,
I want to buy an iPhone here in Japan, where it's available with a Softbank White Plan, which I'm already subscribed to. The plan does not include any data transfer though, so I'd have to pay for every single byte I send and receive. For this reason I want to know if it's possible to turn off any kind of data usage on the iPhone, unless it's connected to a WiFi network. I know this is slightly beside the point of the iPhone, but would be perfectly acceptable for me, as I'm usually around some hotspot or another.
Chrs,
Dav

Airplane Mode turns off all data and cell usage, but Wi-Fi can still be used while this is on. The only problem is, cell service (calling) cannot be used while this is on. You can also turn off 3G, but that still leaves data transfer over anything else on the cellular network on (in the US, it's called EDGE). Bit of a problem, because you would either have to pay for the data usage if Airplane Mode is off, or not receive calls when Airplane Mode is on. This kind of defeats the purpose of the iPhone, unless you can get an unlimited data plan.

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