Centro Cultural Nipo-Brasileiro: Espaço de Memória e Identidade

Abstract

This work proposes the development of a Cultural Center for the Diffusion of Japanese Culture in Campo Grande (MS), as a response to the need for the preservation, appreciation, and dissemination of Japanese culture within the local context. The main motivation of the study arises from the observation that, despite the significant presence of the Japanese-Brazilian community in the city, its cultural spaces lack representativeness, visibility, and integration with broader society. To support the proposal, the methodology employed includes bibliographic and documentary research on memory, cultural identity, public policies, and the architecture of cultural centers, in addition to a historical and urban analysis of the city’s formation. The study also involved the collection and systematization of data on existing Japanese-Brazilian cultural activities and social spaces, interviews with local community leaders, and the analysis of national and international case studies. These procedures enabled the development of a program of requirements aligned with principles of Japanese spatiality, current urban legislation, and identified sociocultural demands. The proposal aims not only to host Japanese cultural expressions but also to establish itself as an open and inclusive space for the city, strengthening the presence of Japanese-Brazilian culture in the contemporary landscape.