Though I have no eligibility for answering to the survey since I can understand Chinese characters, in arguments in Japan which consider internationalization of shogi, it is certainly come out an opinion that Chinese characters are an obstacle for extension.
(gem) Hvis du vil hilse på nogen, på deres eget sprog så prøv vores "spiller ordbog" under "mere om sprog" linket under flagene. (pauloaguia) (vis alle tips)