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Many Japanese who migrated to Brazil around 1910 worked on coffee plantations. Eventually, some decided to stop working for others and bought their own land. They created Japanese-only colonies. These became communities of people who helped one another, cleared forests, farmed, and worked hard to ensure their long-term livelihoods.
The Aliança Colony shown here is a famous example of one of these communities. Its founders had the lofty goal of “cultivating people rather than just coffee.”
The semicircle on the floor here is about the size of the trees cut down by these colonists. By working together, they were able to bring down many large trees. The tree stump and tree photograph together form a fun optical illusion, so don’t miss the chance to take a photo if you want.
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