At least five members of the expedition stayed in Coria ( Seville ) of Spain to avoid the persecution of Christians in Japan .
Previously , Japanese lords had never funded this sort of venture , so it was probably the first successful voyage .
At least five members of the expedition stayed in Coria ( Seville ) of Spain to avoid the persecution of Christians in Japanese .
Previously , Japanese lords had never funded this sort of venture , so it was probably the first successful voyage .