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Cherry Blossoms in Coria del Rio
Connecting the Legacy of the 1614 Japanese Embassy Through Tree Planting
In 1614, Coria del Río, Spain, welcomed a Japanese diplomatic mission led by Tsunenaga Hasekura, seeking to build relations with Spain and the Vatican. Around ten samurai chose to remain in Coria del Río, and their descendants, known as “Japon,” still live there today. This encounter marked one of the earliest cultural exchanges between Japan and Spain.
More than 400 years later, the cherry tree planting project carries this bond forward. Each tree stands as a symbol of friendship, peace, and mutual understanding — a bridge of shared hearts connecting the past and the future.
May these cherry trees continue to carry the spirit of that historic exchange, gently connecting the hearts of Japan and Spain for generations to come.
The cherry tree planting project
Madoka Mayuzumi
2014
Joint Signature
2014
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Choir Hagi
2014
Japan Choral Harmony
2014
Mike Shirota
2014
NPO 9.11 Circle Wind Concert
2014
Circle Wind Girls & Boys Choir
2019
Cobaltore Onagawa
2019
Impact
Sakura Tree Planting in Coria del Rio
At the City Hall of Coria del Rio
Mr. Shirota became the third honorary member of the Japon Hasekura Association in 2019.
At the Park in Coria del Rio
The City of Coria del Río extends its deepest gratitude to our Japanese friends, Mr. Mike Shirata and Mr. Masaru Mikami, for their significant contributions to the development of facilities in Carlos de Mesa Park.
Support group
