Coria del Río
The samurai Hasekura and the 'Japón' family name
In 1614 the Japanese embassy of Hasekura Tsunenaga arrived here. Some members stayed, and today hundreds of locals bear the surname Japón.
Aljarafe · 16 km from Seville · 31,000 inhabitants
What to see
- Hasekura statueOn the promenade by the Guadalquivir.
- The river ferryThe boat that crosses the river to La Puebla.
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What to eat
- Fried mullet (albures)River fish, a tradition on the riverbank.
