Liberdade District, Japanese enclave in central São Paulo, Brazil.
The district spans 3.7 square kilometers with red lanterns, Japanese gardens, and Asian shops lining Rua Galvão Bueno, the central street.
The arrival of 800 Japanese immigrants aboard the Kasato Maru ship in 1908 initiated the formation of São Paulo's Japanese community.
The district holds regular events at Praça da Liberdade square, featuring traditional performances, food markets, and martial arts demonstrations.
Two metro stations on Line 1, Japão-Liberdade and São Joaquim, provide direct access to the district from different parts of São Paulo.
The district contains a nine-meter red torii gate marking its entrance, symbolizing the largest Japanese community outside Japan.
Location: Subprefecture of Sé
Shares border with: Bela Vista District, Cambuci District, República District, Sé, Vila Mariana
Address: Liberdade, São Paulo - State of São Paulo, Brazil
Website: http://portal.prefeitura.sp.gov.br/subprefeituras/spse
GPS coordinates: -23.56664,-46.63189
Latest update: June 18, 2025 15:05
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