snruebes : Thanks for providing your feedback and explaining your scenario. Please see response to your concerns.
1. LXP for Japanese and other languages is missing in ISO: We are on the journey to replace lp.cab with LXPs. Starting in 1809, for all LIP languages lp.cab has been retired and LXP is the only way to install them. For SKU languages or full languages such as Japanese, you still need lp.cab. Therefore the ISO contains LXPs for LIP and lp.cab for SKU languages. In 1809, for SKU languages we are using LXPs to provide translation improvements but the base translations are always in lp.cab. So in 1809 continue using lp.cab for SKU languages that are provided with the ISO.
2. Adding language requires admin account: Starting in 1809 we are removing this restriction and non-admins can add Windows display language via Settings app.
3. Language FOD UX design and workflow: Thank you for your feedback on that. Our product teams are looking into making this experience better.