In the fertile plains of northern Paraná, Brazil, lies Assaí—a city whose quiet streets and agricultural fields tell a deeper story of migration, resilience, and cultural continuity. Founded in 1932, Assaí stands as one of Brazil’s most enduring examples of Japanese immigrant settlement outside Asia. The city was established during a period of aggressive inland development, … [Read more...] about Assaí: The Japanese-Brazilian City Born from Land, Discipline, and Time