Its a mess I know! Sounds like the Criterion LD version is a different version from the Criterion DVD because after the credits I found the it synced much easier than 40 edits in the first 25mins. This sounds closer to the french DVD that I mentioned earlier on in the forum.
Good luck tho mate. At least we have good english subs that sync good so thats a lot of work removed from a ultimate version.
Just out of interest is the audio mix on the Japanese BD the same as the mei ah remaster DVD?