Typing Japanese on Windows Vista with Dvorak

Typing Japanese on Windows Vista with Dvorak I'm using Windows Vista, and I type English with the Dvorak keyboard layout, and I want to be able to type Japanese text that way, too.
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Guest [Entry]

Apparently it can´t be done directly, but you can edit the advanced properties of the Microsoft IME and change the series of keystrokes that generate each kana. A lengthy process but I don't see any other solution.

Guest [Entry]

"This isn't an answer, but I don't have 50 rep yet, so I couldn't just comment on an actual answer.

In order to do the registry hack on Windows 7, the IME MUST be removed first, or else it won't work. I was struggling with this all day until I figured this out! So watch out for that.

If your IME is on -> turn it off (click 'Remove' in the language settings), if it isn't on yet, great!
Do the registry hack.
Turn on the IME, and whallah! It's Dvorak now!"