Sure it was a test. They just don't have any scruples about shooting over and across Japan. Look at a map, for Pete's sake. If you are testing long-range missiles, where can you shoot? You have to shoot over Japan. The Japanese are only going to complain. Arguably, it is better to shoot over Hokkaido than Honshu. If he shoots into Russia or China, they will cut off his nuts.
This is NOT a test?
Sure it was a test. They just don't have any scruples about shooting over and across Japan. Look at a map, for Pete's sake. If you are testing long-range missiles, where can you shoot? You have to shoot over Japan. The Japanese are only going to complain. Arguably, it is better to shoot over Hokkaido than Honshu. If he shoots into Russia or China, they will cut off his nuts.