Japonique

R. Girassol, 175

Vila Madalena

11-3034-0253

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Cutesy Japanese mart has curated selection of novelties (Black Black gum) and housewares (tea jugs, plates) so that bohemian locals don’t need to trek across town to Liberdade, Sao Paulo’s Little Tokyo, to get their Big Island dose. Colorful packages neatly stacked upright compete for attention from happily sighing locals; others wander to find tiny back garden converted into chill spot made all the more Zen with free hot green tea or sake samples. Hello Kitty doodads, DVDs, toys, incense and even vinyl records appropriately round out Japanese offerings. Photo: Crispin R. Cairns