The people of various countries expressed their dissatisfaction.
However, the Japanese officials adamantly insisted that it was a decision made by the Royal Family themselves. They tried to persuade them, but to no avail!
Moreover, they firmly declared that this is indeed a shrine!
As mentioned before, many issues merely need an excuse!
Now Japan shamelessly clings to this excuse, and for a while, everyone seems helpless against them!
After all, nobody truly wants to provoke a war!
North Korea!
"Shameless! Absolutely shameless! This is outright fraud and provocation!"
"This is too much! We absolutely cannot let them continue!"
"We must make them stop this excessive behavior!"
"..."
Korea!
"How dare puny Japan act so arrogantly?! Our great Korea hasn't even spoken yet!"
"Do you believe we wouldn't destroy you?!"
"Our great Korean nation is the number one in the universe!"
"..."
Australia!
"This matter absolutely cannot end just like this!"
