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TIL that Ancient Kyoto, which is steeped in history, was Japan’s imperial capital from 74 A.D. until the mid-1800s. During World War II, the United States thought about bombing Kyoto due to its large population, but it was spared and now flourishes with many prewar buildings and traditional homes.

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