Brazil is Turning Japanese

You won’t believe this, but Brazil has more Japanese folks than any country in the world (outside of Japan)!

It all started back in the 1900s when coffee plantations needed labor and Brazil said, ‘Konnichiwa, come on over!’

Fast forward, São Paulo’s Liberdade neighborhood is like Japan’s coolest cousin – authentic Japanese grub, markets, gadgets, and style. No wonder Brazilians love Asians; they’re like honorary sushi connoisseurs!

Post-WWII, more Japanese arrived, cementing Brazil’s status as Japan’s favorite expat spot. Today, Liberdade’s Japan Town is the place to be for all things Japanese – and Brazilians are happy to oblige.