Same, though its been two years since my last trip to europe (Spain specifically), it didn't feel much different than when I went as far back as 20 years ago.
About the only real difference was the EU passports, and how much easier that was for people. Wish I could get one! Would also be a great backup plan for a return of insanity here in the US, but I don't think I can qualify for any of them. Missed by one generation for citizenship by descent....
Anyway. Seems it was Japan in this case, Europe and South America (though its been maybe a decade or so since I went) dont seem any different to me. The middle east trips used to be kind of wonk, and I bet still are, but I'm not going to that area again anytime soon.
Didn't want to assume it wasn't you!
Showed it to some family who also love ttrpg. If we ever get a chance to play I'd love to try and find a 3d print to paint.... Going to have to look.
Maybe I'll DM so I can remove all horses and make them all reverse centaurs....