Considered to be the cultural capital of Japan, Kyoto is home to numerous Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces and gardens, some of which have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Michael Smith — Excerpt: Being in the suburbs, we got to see regular Japanese life, rather than the tourist’s view.
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Sayan Sarkar — Excerpt: I’ve learnt from experience that these little fur balls of chaos can be as loyal and loving as their canine counterparts.
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Sabyasachi Roy — Excerpt: The sanctuary is basically an avian Airbnb for the pied kingfisher’s hover-and-dive show to the lazy float of spot-billed pelicans.
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Maureen Tai — Excerpt: Beyond the baseline, offerings vary. Sometimes, it depends on the deity.
