Not by the Playbook - Sportshour at the World Cup: The Spanish town with the Japanese name

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We’re in the small Spanish town of Coria del Río where 700 residents have the surname "Japón", which translates to "Japan". So where better to watch the crucial Group E match between Japan and Spain!?

Photo: Fans gather at a bar in Coria del Río to watch the World Cup Group E match between Japan and Spain Credit: Stefano Montali

Published on Saturday, 3rd December 2022.

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