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We all know that under Tokugawa Hidetada, a decision was made to undergo a fleet build up and a subsequent invasion of what was than called the Philippines in 1617. Whatever defense the Spanish Empire had was quickly routed and kicked off the island. What proceeded was Spain's hapless attempt at re-invading and reinforcing the Philippines only to be quickly beaten on land while being able to somewhat keep up with the Japanese despite the Spanish's logistical issues. In the end Spain conceded the Philippines to the Tokugawa Shogunate. who as we all know expanded further throughout the South Pacific creating the Japanese Empire.
Was there really any way the Spanish could of stopped the Japanese Empire before it even became the empire that it became?