User blog comment:Plexioth- xD/Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate/@comment-87.170.103.169-20120414173126/@comment-1758220-20120414180920

Yeah, if anything it makes the most sense for a Japanese console to be region free, as many games released for it will not be localized. This would give those who want it easier access. I'd already have MH3G if 3DS was region free.