Nara
Kyoto may be the historical heart of traditional Japanese culture, but current conditions are making it a less attractive placer for locals to visit.
If you don’t get here half an hour before opening, chances are they’ll already be sold out.
Regional produce makes for a very special pizza that you can only get in certain parts of Japan.
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