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The Kyoto Aesthetic – My First Impressions of This Historic City!

Posted byby Elle-Rose
August 4, 2025
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Kyoto was the second city I visited on my trip to Japan, and it felt so incredibly different from Tokyo. While Tokyo buzzes with futuristic energy and bright lights, Kyoto…

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