TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A Kurdish man films with his phone as Kurdish women dance during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugee status owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) gettyimages-937251152-2048x2048 TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A Kurdish man films with his phone as Kurdish women dance during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugee status owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A Kurdish man in traditional attire carries a child on his shoulders as he looks on during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugeeæstatus owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) gettyimages-937251642-2048x2048 TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A Kurdish man in traditional attire carries a child on his shoulders as he looks on during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugeeæstatus owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A Kurdish man in traditional attire walks with a young child during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugee status owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) gettyimages-937251180-2048x2048 TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A Kurdish man in traditional attire walks with a young child during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugee status owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A cyclist looks on while Kurdish children sit on a bollard during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugee status owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) gettyimages-937251162-2048x2048 TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A cyclist looks on while Kurdish children sit on a bollard during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugee status owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A Kurdish man holds a flag of the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) as he talks with a friend during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugee status owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently.æ (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) gettyimages-937251134-2048x2048 TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A Kurdish man holds a flag of the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) as he talks with a friend during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugee status owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently.æ (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
Kurdish people offer silent prayers for the victims of the February earthquake in Turkey and Syria during their traditional New Year holiday of Newroz in Saitama near Tokyo on March 21, 2023. Many Kurdish people living in Japan hail from the areas affected by the earthquake. (Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images) gettyimages-1248928775-2048x2048 Kurdish people offer silent prayers for the victims of the February earthquake in Turkey and Syria during their traditional New Year holiday of Newroz in Saitama near Tokyo on March 21, 2023. Many Kurdish people living in Japan hail from the areas affected by the earthquake. (Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: Kurdish women dance during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugeeÊstatus owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently.Ê (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) gettyimages-937243380-2048x2048 TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: Kurdish women dance during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugeeÊstatus owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently.Ê (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: Kurdish women dance during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugeeÊstatus owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently.Ê (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) gettyimages-937243394-2048x2048 TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: Kurdish women dance during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugeeÊstatus owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently.Ê (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A Japanese man pauses to read a sign informing people about the event during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugeeæstatus owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently.æ(Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) gettyimages-937251624-2048x2048 TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A Japanese man pauses to read a sign informing people about the event during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugeeæstatus owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently.æ(Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A young girl waves the flag of the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugeeæstatus owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently.æ (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) gettyimages-937251630-2048x2048 TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A young girl waves the flag of the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugeeæstatus owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently.æ (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A Kurdish woman in traditional dress walks past friends as they dance during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugeeæstatus owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) gettyimages-937251646-2048x2048 TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A Kurdish woman in traditional dress walks past friends as they dance during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugeeæstatus owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A young Kurdish boy in traditional attire stands in a ring formed by Kurdish women as they dance during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugee status owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) gettyimages-937251126-2048x2048 TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: A young Kurdish boy in traditional attire stands in a ring formed by Kurdish women as they dance during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugee status owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
Kurdish women dance in celebration of the traditional Iranian peoples' New Year holiday of Newroz in Kawaguchi near Tokyo on March 20, 2017. (Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images) gettyimages-1173036632-2048x2048 Kurdish women dance in celebration of the traditional Iranian peoples' New Year holiday of Newroz in Kawaguchi near Tokyo on March 20, 2017. (Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: Kurdish women chat as they wait to dance during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugeeÊstatus owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently.Ê (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) gettyimages-937243408-2048x2048 TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 24: Kurdish women chat as they wait to dance during Nowruz celebrations on March 24, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Nowruz meaning 'new day' and marking the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurdish communities around the world including in Japan where an estimated 2000 Kurds reside, many of whom are claiming refugeeÊstatus owing to alleged human rights abuses in Turkey and Iraq. Although the Japanese government has issued some temporary permits allowing many to stay for years, no Turkish Kurd has ever been received refugee status in Japan, which would allow them to settle permanently.Ê (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
Kurdish people dance in celebration of their traditional New Year holiday of Newroz in Saitama near Tokyo on March 21, 2023. (Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images) gettyimages-1248928586-2048x2048 Kurdish people dance in celebration of their traditional New Year holiday of Newroz in Saitama near Tokyo on March 21, 2023. (Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images)
Kurdish people dance in celebration of their traditional New Year holiday of Newroz in Saitama near Tokyo on March 21, 2023. (Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images) gettyimages-1248928634-2048x2048 Kurdish people dance in celebration of their traditional New Year holiday of Newroz in Saitama near Tokyo on March 21, 2023. (Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images)