TOKYO - An Iranian man studying at a Japanese language school said he came to Japan about two years ago with the dream of starting a trading company, but he has been unable to contact his family in Iran since his homeland came under attack.
Another Iranian man, 60, who imports and sells traditional Iranian crafts including Persian carpets in Tokyo, described the anguish he felt watching events unfold in his country. "The most painful thing is seeing bombs fall in many places within just a few minutes, buildings disappear, and people die," he said.
The man’s parents, both in their 90s, still live in Iran. He said frustration had been building among citizens even before the recent attacks, noting that the government had imposed restrictions on internet use and other aspects of daily life.
According to the Immigration Services Agency, about 4,500 Iranians were living in Japan as of June 2025.
How these residents view the current crisis varies, but many say the situation has brought out feelings they previously could not express openly.
Even so, some say there are reasons why the current government has remained in power despite growing dissatisfaction among citizens.
Source: FNN
