I think the Japanese versions of the game are a lot better then the U.S. version, better looking, better designed, what do you think, but first look at some clips of the Jap versions.
http://media.ps2.ign.com/media/742/742303/vids_3.html Look at Gameplay Footage 1, 2, and 3. You might notice some difference about the game play and looks.
Yawn - what is there to say?