AFC U17 Asian Cup
The two sides square off at the Thammasat Stadium on Thursday and both said having qualified for the FIFA U17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 will not mean reduced focus in the semi-final.
"Qualifying for the World Cup was everyone's wish and it is very good that we have done so.
"However, we had two aims - the first was World Cup qualification, which was achieved and the next one - which is the most important - is to win the Asian Cup," said the 17-year-old Razaghinia.
The midfielder, who plays his club football for FC Kia, said confidence is high in the Iran squad after their determined performance against Yemen in the quarter-finals.
"Japan are a strong team in Asia and we always respect them. However, we are familiar with them and I am confident we can overcome them.
"My personal target is not about performing on an individual basis. We are a team and I must perform to help my team win."
Mochizuki said Japan are as focused as they were in their first group stage match and will approach the semi-final with the intention of going on to lift the title on Sunday.
"The entire team has a very strong passion for this tournament. We want to be Asian champions and tomorrow, we will fight as one team.
"We are here to be champions. We will try to prepare well to produce our best," said the 17-year-old.
The Yokohama F. Marinos youth midfielder said Japan will take on Iran fully aware of the Central Asian side's capabilities.
"We have watched Iran in this competition. They are a tough side with many strong points. We have to be alert and be ready to fight.
"I feel that I have yet to perform at my best but my strong point is scoring goals and I will do my best to deliver against Iran."
