Tag Archives: Tokyo
You never forget your first time
Me, holding a copy of the first short story I have had published Tokyo – 30 January 2012 It feels every bit as good as everything that led me to start writing promised it would. Thanks to everyone who has … Continue reading
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Sayonara
The shot pools clouds of confusion behind my eyes. Somewhere overhead, the pub stereo plays songs by bands from the distant towns I grew up in. It’s getting closer to the time to say goodbye. As the alcohol mists over … Continue reading
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After the rain
Plans to walk in the park, always happily made, are often ruined by the kind of rain Tokyo sometimes to unleash without warning. Even though I come from England I am still surprised at the weather here and how it … Continue reading
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Street Portraitist
Spent an afternoon in the park taking pictures with the Street Portraitist and this was the happy result. It is always interesting to watch someone learn by doing it, figuring out what works and what they like as they go. … Continue reading
Autumn in Tokyo
Yes, I know. Another post about autumn leaves in Japan. But it’s my favourite season and it is gorgeous. And so sunny for November too! Perfect weather for a day in Hama-rikyu onshi-teien, beautiful gardens set around two huge duck … Continue reading
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We should play Tokyo more often
It’s rare for us all to be in good moods at the same time. We should play Tokyo more often… Our songs don’t mean much in English either, so don’t worry.
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‘The waters are rising’ – The National in Tokyo, 09/11/11
This shouldn’t necessarily be an earthquake story. It should be a music review, of a band and how they played, the songs they sang in whichever order, and how happy they made everyone that heard them. But it is set … Continue reading
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Autumn leaves, autumn sounds
Leaves: Sounds: I love this time of year.
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Characterised by repetitive beats
One of the less fun things about clocking up another birthday is the dawning realisation that each visit to a club could be the last. As people slow down, the sofa or bar becomes more appealing, especially when weighed against … Continue reading
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A year in Yoyogi Park
One year ago today I saw Yoyogi Park for the first time. Here is how it looked this afternoon, as we celebrated this anniversary together: On that first visit last year, it was a case of instant attraction. I hadn’t … Continue reading
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