I'll admit it. It thought SMG would do much better in Japan the first week. I make no excuses and I place no blame. I thought it would sell better and it didn't.
I'm not angry or upset. I'm somewhat humbled that I don't understand the Japanese market as much as I would like.
I urge other Nintendo fans not to make excuses when sales aren't very good. Just admit things didn't go as you expected and move on.