Freedom Square

Praca Liberdade is a Japanese square and an entire neighborhood founded by the first Japanese immigrants more than a century ago. It is the largest Japanese community outside of Japan.

Everything is Japanese on Liberty Square: there are signs with hieroglyphs everywhere, Japanese arches, which are traditionally located at the entrances to Shinto temples, a red light on lampposts, etc.

The square is home to a Buddhist temple, a Japanese garden and many karaoke bars, sushi restaurants and kiosks selling Japanese products brought from distant Pacific islands. Also, interesting events are often held on the square, such as, for example, sumo competitions.