Liberdade, SP, Brazil
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Photos of Liberdade, in Sao Paulo city, Brazil. Liberdade is a famous ethnic Japanese Brazilian district in Sao Paulo. Photos: Gabriel Inamine
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Liberdade subway station entranceThe Liberdade square is at the Liberdade subway station.
Liberdade subway station entrance |
Sidewalk in front of the Liberdade subway stationThe Liberdade square´s sidewalk is always very crowded.
Sidewalk in front of the Liberdade subway station |
The neighborhood is decoratedThe neighborhood is all decorated by characteristic light poles.
The neighborhood is decorated |
A view of the streetsThe streets are very crowded, especially on weekends.
A view of the streets |
DecorationThere are oriental restaurants and oriental products stores, not only Japanese.
Decoration |
The afternoon in LiberdadeWe can say that this is the main shopping and crowded street. This is Galvao Bueno Street.
The afternoon in Liberdade |
Crowded streets, specially on the weekendsOn weekends, tourists come to Liberdade to walk and spend the day shopping, attending events or enjoying restaurants!
Crowded streets, specially on the weekends |
Streets full of carsThe streets are narrow, hindering the movement of cars. Sometimes it becomes difficult to find parking space on the street. It's easier to go by subway and walk!
Streets full of cars |
BankThis Bradesco bank building is in Liberdade square and it is decorated in oriental aspects.
Bank |
Inside a storeI love Asian products stores! I can find the ingredients for my favorite dishes!
Inside a store |
View from the topThis photo shows a top view of Liberdade square. On the left is the subway station. On weekends, the square is filled with food and crafts stalls.
View from the top |
A large store of home productsI like this store called Ten-man-ya, which sits on Estudantes Street. It is big, has many interesting products and I can easily find Japanese cooking utensils, which are very practical.
A large store of home products |
Oriental GardenThis Oriental Garden is not always open, but worth it for some different photos.
Oriental Garden |
People from everywhereLiberdade also represents the multicultural aspect of Sao Paulo city, because people from diverse origins come to walk or work there.
People from everywhere |
Brazilian Society of Japanese Culture and Social WelfareThis building is very meaningful in my life. It is in Sao Joaquim Street, close to Sao Joaquim subway station. In Bunkyo, I met very nice people and admirers of Japanese culture. In the same building, are located: Japanese language school, Historical Museum of Japanese Immigration …
Brazilian Society of Japanese Culture and Social Welfare |
IlluminationJust looking at this light pole, I know that this is Liberdade! If you visit Sao Paulo city, be sure to visit Liberdade!
Illumination |
Lights of the neighborhoodI love Liberdade!
Lights of the neighborhood |