Oh to be a deer in Nara, Kyoto
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There's no better time to see Kyoto than when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. But Joe Aston finds himself disappointed by the local sushi and sake, instead opting for a steakhouse and happy hour at the Hyatt.
There's no better time to see Kyoto than when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. But Joe Aston finds himself disappointed by the local sushi and sake, instead opting for a steakhouse and happy hour at the Hyatt.
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