A survey conducted by Asahi Shimbun, a prominent Japanese daily, revealed that a decisive 82% of respondents are opposed to a military strike on Iran. The public sentiment reflects Japan's historical position advocating peaceful international diplomacy. Timings of the survey are not specified, but it comes at a time when tensions in the Middle East are high, and it clearly represents a Japanese perspective on international political matters.

Japan has a constitution that underscores pacifism and it has continually aimed for peaceful solutions in international disputes. The public opinion expressed in this survey aligns with this philosophy, emphasizing the population's reluctance to support military action, specifically against Iran.

This contrasts significantly with some sectors of opinion in the U.S. and EU, where there can often be more divided sentiment about military action. The U.S., for instance, has a history of military intervention, while Japan’s constitution explicitly renounces war as a means to settle international disputes.