There's a reason this incense is so expensive

A little something for you to noodle on . . . 7/23/19 Tokyo's Stir-Fried Yakisoba Master Masaji Iino knows yakisoba. He has been making the stir-fried noodle dish for 31 years and serves it at Apetaito, his shop in Tokyo. He boils the noodles first, then fries them to crispy perfection on the griddle. It's there that dish truly comes together—Iino adds bean sprouts, scallions and meat to the mix as well as his original sauce. This Is the Price You Pay for Good Incense in Hong Kong It's no coincidence that Hong Kong is Cantonese for fragrant harbor. The city was the epicenter of the incense trade in ancient times. Agarwood incense is a treasured commodity today. Harvested from aquilaria trees, it smells like a cross between nutty wood and sweet vanilla. It's pricey. Customers pay more than $60,000 for roughly a pound of quality agarwood, according to Wah Yuen. He has been selling incense for 70 years and hand rolls each stick in his shop. It's a tradition that is at risk of being lost as older people die and incense is produced in factories.  This Great Big Story was inspired by Genesis.  Great Big Guide: Cambodia Ancient culture. Smashing street food. Awesome nightlife. Whether you're a foodie, a sightseer or just looking for an unforgettable night out, there's something adventurous waiting for you in Cambodia. Here's our guide on what to do, see and eat when exploring this amazing country.   This Great Big Guide is by Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia. View this email in your browser.  Copyright © 2019 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list