Those who live or visit Paraná, in the city of Maringá there is a park in Japan. It occupies an area of 100,000 m² and is located in the Industrial Park on Rua Tulipa. The Japan park in Maringá is a true symbol of the Japanese culture in Brazil. It seems to be a prominent tourist spot with high internet demand. In this article we will get to know some details about this Japan Park in Maringá.
The park reflects the strong influence of Japanese immigrants in the region. In it you will find several significant and ancient forms of expression of Japanese culture. The park of Japan in Maringá presents from artistic, cultural and environmental things. Here you will find sports gyms, an event room, theaters and even a traditional tea house! In addition to a beautiful 46,000m² imperial garden
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The history of the Japanese park in Maringá
The park came about with a brotherhood agreement between Maringá and the city of Kakogawa in Japan. The agreement was signed on July 2, 1973, enabling the exchange of sociocultural and economic information for the development of the two cities.
The Parque do Japão de 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, completed 100 years of Brazil. The project was prepared 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 job.
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 biggest theme park about Japan in Brazil and even in Latin America. The park is beautiful and very well maintained. Some feel even in Japan! The Park has landmarks of Japanese immigration to Brazil, such as the Japanese immigration monument, bonsai and carp.
Getting to know Japan Park in Maringá
This Park is in honor of the Japanese immigrants who colonized the region. There is a large monument at the entrance in honor of 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 are in bloom (in their season), in winter and at Christmas the park is lit up. The place is great for walking and taking pictures, remember water and sunscreen.
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Unfortunately, there are reports that the 2017 crisis could affect the future of Parque do Japão in Maringá. So have the opportunity to visit it before something tragic happens! Have you visited Parque do Japão in Maringá? Do you know other Japanese parks in Brazil? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
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