Those who live or visit Paraná will find a Japan Park in the city of Maringá. It occupies an area of 100,000m² and is located in the Industrial Park on Tulipa Street. The Japan Park in Maringá is a true symbol of Japanese culture in Brazil. It seems to be a notable tourist spot with high demand on the internet. In this article, we will explore some details about this Japan Park in Maringá.
The park reflects the strong influence of Japanese immigrants in the region. There you can find various significant and ancient forms of expression of Japanese culture. The Japan Park in Maringá features artistic, cultural, and environmental elements. Here you will find sports gyms, event rooms, theaters, and even a traditional tea house! In addition to a beautiful imperial garden of 46,000m².
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The history of the Japanese park in Maringá
The park emerged from a sister city agreement between Maringá and the city of Kakogawa in Japan. The agreement was signed on July 2, 1973, allowing the exchange of sociocultural and economic information for the development of both cities.
The Japan Park in Maringá was inaugurated in 2014, its project "Japan Park Memorial Imin 100" emerged in 2006 with the purpose of honoring all immigrants who settled in Maringá, especially the Japanese who, in 2008, celebrated 100 years in Brazil. The project was developed in 2005 and was managed by Mayor Sílvio Magalhães Barros II. Soon, he received help from the mayor of Kakogawa, Shoichi Tarumoto, who assembled a team for the work.
The place chosen to house the Japanese park was a permanent preservation area (APP), with a spring and a stream. There were many conflicts and difficulties in the place, as some threw industrial waste and there was a point of drugs and criminals.
The park took 10 years of preparation and has the potential to be the largest theme park about Japan in Brazil and even in Latin America. The park is beautiful and very well maintained. Some even feel like they are in Japan! The park features landmarks of Japanese immigration in Brazil, such as the Japanese immigration monument, bonsais, and koi fish.
Getting to know Japan Park in Maringá
This park is in honor of the Japanese immigrants who settled in the region. There is a large monument at the entrance in tribute to Japanese immigration. There are kiosks and restaurants on site. The pond with Japanese koi is indescribable. You can buy food to feed the fish. There are cherry trees that bloom (in their season), while in winter and at Christmas the park is illuminated. The place is great for walking and taking photos, remember to bring water and sunscreen.
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