Amanda Cerny’s Japan Birthday Drop Is the Vibe Shift We Needed

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Birthday in Japan

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Kyoto Hotel Goals

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Vegan Omakase Hit

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Caption Like a Diary

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That Fruit Comment

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Osaka and No Jet Lag

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Dinner with a Bold Claim

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Soft and Real Vibes

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Fans Loved It

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More to Come

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[{"selector":"#anim-9fd0694f-ab25-463d-934f-00552480537d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"fill":"forwards"}] Thanks for Reading Sophie Rain’s Latest Post Is a Masterclass in Group Glow Explore Now