Japanese Brazilians move beyond 'Little Tokyo'

Drive and determination of forebears provide lessons for Japan

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A Japanese Brazilian girl gives a "taiko" drum performance during a cultural festival in Sao Paulo. © Reuters

MITSURU OBE

In the center of Sao Paulo, Brazil's financial capital and largest city, lies Liberdade, a district of Japanese-style restaurants, hotels, supermarkets and shops. Streets adorned with red lampposts lead visitors to a traditional Japanese torii gate. Walking there is like strolling into a Japanese shrine.

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