An interesting link between Spanish and Japanese culture dating back 17th century 

https://retrofuturista.com/coria-del-rio-the-spanish-town-with-a-unique-japanese-legacy/

Apparently 6 samurais remained in this area , giving surname “Japón”  to descendants. I have met a few of them myself over the years. 

You made me Google Spanish croquettes. Looks yummy too! Makes me wanna visit Spain again

If there’s any link between Spanish and Japanese croquettes, I won’t be surprised if @Oxbitcoiner knows about it