So you can change the language to Japanese using the L R ABC code on the title screen. I imagine it'll be faster than having to go through the US text though haven't tested. If I was to start running with the Japanese text would the times be accepted?

In my limited time trying that, it seemed like everywhere had the same amount of text boxes as English, so I don't think there would be any notable difference in time, if there was though, technically, since this language option requires a "cheat code" instead of just having the language option plainly available, it probably wouldn't be allowed.

Cool. Thanks!