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The Samurai Legacy in Spain: How the “Japon” Surname Preserves a 400-Year-Old Connection

June 18, 2025 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

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In a small Spanish town called Coria del Río, nestled along the Guadalquivir River near Seville, lives a community whose story is unlike any other in Europe. Here, dozens of families carry the surname Japon, a name that whispers of a long-lost chapter in global history. These descendants are living proof of a remarkable diplomatic mission that took place in 1614, when … [Read more...] about The Samurai Legacy in Spain: How the “Japon” Surname Preserves a 400-Year-Old Connection

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