Easier Target. They're also the primary cause of the problem. Sony Japan wouldn't have bothered to get that involved if the threat was just another useless threat from NK to the USA. The Japanese also seem to be distancing themselves from the situation, removing all Sony references from the credits, right down to Amy Pascal saying that Sony Japans reaction is one of those "we're here for you" b.s statements, like something you say to a mate when their granny dies.