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Sportshour at the World Cup: The Spanish town with the Japanese name
We’re in the small Spanish town of Coria del Río where 700 residents have the surname "Japón". So where better to watch the crucial Group E match between Japan and Spain!?
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
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Sat 3 Dec 202210:06GMT
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