More importantly, including the Island Nation Emperor and Prime Minister Konoe Fumimaro, the upper echelons of the government, all supported the surprise attack on Australasia.
The war had reached a stage they absolutely did not want to see, whether it was a psychological evasion of responsibility, or a genuine desire not to witness the Island Nation fail—regardless, they had resolved to continue resisting.
The good news was that, having received the Emperor's support, the various conscription plans of the government faced little obstruction.
Currently, the Island Nation Army amounted to only about four million, far from the maximum military size the Island Nation could sustain. Based on the Island Nation's population of over 70 million at maximum capacity, the total number of troops mobilizable could reach close to 10 million.