Takao-san Hiwatari Matsuri: Fire walk with me

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Mount Takao's Hiwatari-Matsuri: Fire walk with me This yearly Buddhist purification ceremony at Mount Takao puts the fire to the feet of monks and visitors Feet don't fail me now. A fire walk in progress. There is a special tradition in Shingon ...
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CityPulse: Duck tongues from Hung's Delicacy

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Hung's Delicacy recently got one Michelin star. Curious foodie Jennifer Cheung checks out what all the fuss is about Famous duck tongue from famous Hung's Delicacy. off After Hung’s Delicacies was starred by Michelin, this cheap yet authentic Hong ...
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Questions for Chan Yan Tak, Lung King Heen's 3-star Michelin chef

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A round of rapid-fire with Hong Kong's most recognized homegrown chef Chan Yan Tak off Chef Chan Yan Tak's resume reads like a famous Hong Kong restaurant guide: stints at Dai Sam Yuen, Fook Lam Moon, and Lai Ching Heen were all under his belt before ...
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Hong Kong restaurants to avoid right now: Michelin guide's newest stars, the complete list

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Good as these Michelin-starred eateries may be, we suggest you skip the four-hour queues outside these hot restaurants for the time being The Michelin three-starred caprice and other restaurants to avoid in this mega-long listing. off Three stars ...
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3 Macau hotels to blow slot machine winnings on

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When the one-arm bandit suddenly pays big, splash out in these suites like a true whale Ponte 16's "Black Galaxy" mansion: on the right side of ostentatious. Just. “VIPs staying at any of Wynn’s 20 two-bedroom suites will have a private butler ...
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Holy dim sum! Michelin Guide 2010 goes cheap and cheerful?

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The world's fine dining bible proves that local diners' opinions do matter in their latest edition of the Hong Kong and Macau restaurant guide Michelin Guide-worthy cheung fun at Tim Ho Wan. off In an unprecedented move, the Michelin Guide Hong Kong ...
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Hong Kong restaurant guide showdown: The Michelin v WOM. Whose side are you on?

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Internationally recognized Michelin Guide and homegrown "wisdom of the crowd" website Word of Mouth both launch their latest Hong Kong restaurant guides tonight. We don't know which launch party to attend. The Michelin Man hopes you'll like his ...
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