Liberdade

A tall red torii arch marks the entrance to Liberdade, the city's Japantown, where the streets are hung with lanterns. Dining options include sushi bars, ramen shops and stalls for yakisoba noodles, as well as Chinese and Korean eateries. Gift shops and supermarkets sell kimonos, cookware and imported Asian delicacies, while the Feira da Liberdade Sunday street market has accessories and handicrafts.