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We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. ‘I’m just a normal person’: Hong Kong Instagram star Uncle K on surprise fame
Kent Wong, aka Uncle K, has set social media ablaze with his down-to-earth videos exploring Hong Kong’s food scene.
2. Her mum had dementia. She wrote a book about it. Here’s what she’s learned
On World Alzheimer’s Day, Anthea Rowan shares dementia truths gleaned from caring for her mum and years of research and speaking to experts.
3. Why Hong Kong is a butterfly lovers’ paradise and where to see them

Hong Kong is home to more than 240 butterfly and 2,000 moth species, and many can be seen at Kadoorie Farm’s butterfly garden.
4. Overtourism in Kyoto turns rite of passage into disappointment for Japan schools
The crush of foreign visitors in Kyoto has become so overwhelming that some Japanese schools are abandoning the ancient capital as a destination for their class trips – a quiet but telling sign of how overtourism is reshaping life for local residents.
5. How China’s earliest 3 dynasties shaped its society and culture

From 2070BC to 256BC, the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties paved the way for Chinese society with Taoism, written language, music and more.
6. His viral Instagram videos on Hong Kong’s libraries are ‘like a time capsule’
Steven Harrison Stratman, who captures everyday scenes from libraries across Hong Kong, explains why they are more than just book collections.
7. Meet the Hong Kong DJ collective bringing back Cantopop’s golden age

The three members of Beat Friday do not look like your typical DJs when they take to the decks. Dressed in suits and ties, or even braces and gold-rimmed glasses, the group have curated their image to remind party-goers of the golden age of Cantopop.


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(From left) Beat Friday members Zip Chow, INK and Ballshing at Bing Bing in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Kent Wong, aka Uncle K, at Lok Yuen, a traditional Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng cafe in Kowloon City. The content creator has risen to Instagram fame in recent months with his videos about Hong Kong restaurants. Photo: Sam Tsang


A Paris peacock butterfly is seen at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. Photo: KFBG

A Chinese oracle bone from the Shang dynasty (1600BC-1046BC) at Hong Kong’s Chinese Culture Festival 2025. Inscriptions on these bones are the most ancient form of written Chinese ever found. Photo: Nora Tam

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Assorted leung gwo from Yiu Fung. Photo: Yue


Hong Kong actress Carina Lau attends the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards presentation ceremony on April 14, 2024. Photo: Sam Tsang

A HK$200 (US$24) preserved plum from Yiu Fung, a third-generation Hong Kong preserved fruit company. Each of the plums is hand-picked, crafted using premium natural ingredients, hand-prepared and sun-dried for 60 days. Photo: Lisa Cam

An activist holds a poster as a flag from the Japanese anime One Piece is displayed during a rally in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 3, 2025. Photo: AP

Guests enjoy a meal at a Japanese restaurant at Soneva Fushi, which won the Art of Hospitality Award in the World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 ranking. Photo: Soneva Fushi

Chinese supernatural beings explained, a 30kg weight loss journey: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Tony Leung Chiu-wai in a still from Silent Friend. Photo: Lenke Szilagyi

Gong Li plays Baigujing, or White Bone Spirit, in a still from the 2016 film The Monkey King 2. Jing, or spirits, are living and non-living entities in Chinese culture that, unlike yao (demons), do not only manifest in human form. Photo: Filmko Entertainment

After she started seeing online fitness trainer Sheikh Nadir Siddiquee in 2023, Ashanthi Nandika now weighs 55kg. Photo: Ashanthi Nandika

Chinese actress Xin Zhilei holds the Volpi Cup for best actress for her performance in The Sun Rises on Us All at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. Photo: EPA

Tony Leung Chiu-wai’s character studies a gingko tree in a still from Silent Friend, directed by Ildikó Enyedi. Photo: Lenke Szilagyi

Douglas Bray (centre) competes in the Hyrox challenge in Hong Kong in July. Completing the gruelling race left the cancer survivor feeling “fully recovered” three years after his life-changing surgery. Photo: Douglas Bray

Training your mind to be happy, meaning of Chinese ‘red thread’: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Hong Kong actor and singer Louis Koo in a still from the action thriller Paradox (2017).

Want to feel happier? Think of happiness as a state of mind that can be attained through life practices. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh has starred in a number of notable TVB shows, including War and Beauty (2004), Maidens’ Vow (2006), You’re Hired (2009) and Line Walker (2014). Photo: Instagram/charmaine_sheh

Hungry Ghost Festival rituals are held at Wah Fu Estate in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, on August 31, 2025. Photo: Karma Lo

According to legend in China and across East Asia, a red thread connects soul mates and prevents them from posing each other. Photo: Getty Images

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From overtourism reshaping life for local Japanese to a Hong Kong Cantopop DJ trio, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting


From overtourism reshaping life for local Japanese to a Hong Kong Cantopop DJ trio, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.


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Hong Kong foodie’s surprise fame, Cantopop’s golden age: 7 Lifestyle highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From overtourism reshaping life for local Japanese to a Hong Kong Cantopop DJ trio, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting

1. ‘I’m just a normal person’: Hong Kong Instagram star Uncle K on surprise fame

From overtourism reshaping life for local Japanese to a Hong Kong Cantopop DJ trio, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting