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Japanese Words of Portuguese Origin Posted by Rachel on Feb 4, 2010
Did you know that some Japanese words actually come from Portuguese? This Luso influence dates back to the 1500s, when the Portuguese established trade with Japan, the first Europeans to manage the journey. Through traders and missionaries, the Portuguese brought new words and products to Japan, and thus a lasting cultural influence. Let’s check out…
100 Years of the Japanese in Brazil: Part II Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 16, 2008
Today, we’re going to look at the second half of the list of Japanese influences in Brazilian culture, since this year is the centennial of the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in Brazil. There are now 1.3 million people of Japanese descent all over the country, with the largest concentration in São Paulo. Let’s…
100 Years of the Japanese in Brazil: Part I Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 9, 2008
This year marks the centennial of the arrival of the first boat of Japanese immigrants in Brazil, which started a wave of immigration. Brazil is now the home of the largest Japanese population outside of Japan. Let’s take a look at the legacy of the Japanese in Brazil to see how they’ve contributed to Brazilian…