If you compare Kyoto to other cities around Japan you'll notice that it's a bit less colourful, a bit more toned down and subdued. Why is this?

Sources:
- Kyoto City https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/
- Signs in Kyoto https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/digitalb...
- Kyoto Miyako Landscape Guidelines: Architectural Design https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/tokei/cm...
- Kyoto Miyako Landscape Guidelines: Advertisements https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/tokei/cm...
- Kyoto City Landscape Policy https://whc.unesco.org/document/116517
- Pontocho Landscape Guidelines https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/tokei/cm...
- Kyoto Landscape Guidelines Abridged https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/tokei/cm...
- Kyoto Landscape Awards Photo Book https://www.city.Kyōto.lg.jp/digitalb...
- Love hotel in violation of Landscape Law article https://www.sankei.com/article/201406...

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