An itinerary to buy books, manga, sweets, souvenirs, rice paper lamps and much more
The neighborhood of Freedom, in Sao Paulo, can be as good as Rua 25 de Março for shopping at fair prices. There are shops from different segments and some with products that can only be found there, such as imported sweets. But among so many markets and galleries, it is difficult to orient yourself which are the best addresses. Therefore, we have selected six good shops in the neighborhood to facilitate your purchases:
Sol Library
The traditional entrance door Freedom Square It is a reference among the bookstores in the neighborhood. Founder Yoshiro Fujita lived there Parana in the 1930s and at the age of 18 he moved to São Paulo to work at an import company. When the company failed, he began selling used Japanese books and in 1949 started his own business. At the time, 15 tons of printed material were imported. Today, the shelves of Sol Library They bring together textbooks, dictionaries, literature, manga (with Portuguese versions), magazines and craft manuals, such as crochet, embroidery and origami, as well as stationery items.
Where? Freedom Square, 153.
When? Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5.30pm, and Sunday, 11am to 5pm.
AnimeHunter
Inside Shopping at Sogo Plaza THE AnimeHunter It’s where the otaku party. On one side of the corridor are filled with glass cabinets from ceiling to floor action figures and Funko POP dolls of the characters of dragon ball , Pokemon, One Piece , Demon slayer and a multitude of other anime. Across the hall, manga fill the shelves. OR Shopping at Sogo Plazain fact, it’s the place to be for fans of geek culture: many of its galleries specialize in Japanese pop culture with t-shirts, keychains, posters, manga, cosplay clothing and collectibles.
Where? Av. da Liberdade, 363, 3rd floor, shop 303.
When? Monday to Friday, 10am to 7pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm.
Azuki Emporium
What attracts the most attention in the market is the selection of peppers, sake, soy sauce and mustard, but the Azuki Emporium there are also refrigerators full of juices and drinks with flavors different from Brazilian ones, shelves with Milka chocolates, biscuits, sweets, seaweed and other ingredients for preparing Japanese dishes. At the entrance to the market you can eat small meals at the counter selling yakissoba, shimeji or shrimp dumplings, gyoza, breaded fried chicken, hot sandwiches and onigiri.
Where? Rua Galvão Bueno, 16.
When? Every day, from 8:00 to 19:00.
Ikesaki
Scrub, face mask, nail polish, shampoo, lip balm… Think of any cosmetic and you will probably find it in the Ikesaki . The franchise has two units in Freedom (Galvão Bueno has six floors). At both addresses, the aisles feature a huge variety of beauty products and hairdressing furniture.
Where? Rua Galvão Bueno, 37 and Avenida Liberdade, 146.
When? Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 7pm, Saturday, 8am to 6pm, and Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Imaginative articles
For stationery lovers or anyone looking for a souvenir, the Imaginative articles is the right address The products there are so cute that it’s a shame to use them: erasers in the shape of animals, decorated post-it notes, colorful notebooks, stickers, pens and professional drawing materials.
Where? Rua Galvão Bueno, 224.
When? From Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 to 18:45, and on Sunday, from 9:30 to 18:15.
HimeYa
The beautiful windows of HimeYa they already attract attention from the sidewalk. The shop specializes in imported household items: inside you will find household utensils, such as fish-shaped colanders, aluminum pans, decorated clothespins, bamboo spoons, bowls and tea sets. In addition to decorations, they range from rice paper masks and lamps to miniature Buddhas.
Where? Rua Galvão Bueno, 54.
When? Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6.30pm, and Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Source: Terra
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