This document discusses some historical connections between Sweden and Japan dating back to the 1600s. It notes that the first Swede to visit Japan was Johan Olofsson Berg in 1647, sailing with the Dutch East India Company. It also profiles several other early Swedish visitors to Japan in following centuries, as well as Swedes like John Wilson and Peter Hallström who settled in Japan in the late 1800s. The document outlines Swedish involvement in early trade with Japan and the founding of companies to facilitate business ties between the two countries.