The apparent public support could embolden the prime minister, convincing him that by visiting Yasukuni he will boost his approval ratings by showing he is unwilling to bow to pressure from China.

• 如此鲜明的公众支持让他们的首相更加有恃无恐，认为参观靖国神社使他得到更多的认可，也表明他不愿意向来自中国的压力低头。