City Tales
3,758 words by 14 writers in New York, Tokyo & elsewhere
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City Tales, poetry
Nowadays, everyone is looking down, checking out their iPhones. I guess they don't want to miss anything.
by Shu KugeTokyo — Actually, they miss everything. The other day, I realized on the Sobu Line that the clouds were beautiful. But I was the only one who was looking up. Baudelaire, a French poet of “flaneur,” writes about “The Stranger” who hates everything but clouds “up there…up there (la-bas… la-bas),” the ultimate form of freedom. As a flaneur, it is said that Baudelaire walked around the city all day and a...
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Shu Kuge
Patrick Wheare
Danielle Ellen
Ikuei Nakayama
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City Tales, film
We were paying homage to Chris Marker (1921-2012), a reclusive filmmaker, in Shinjuku Golden Gai.
by Shu Kuge新宿区 — Christophe, my friend from Paris, was in the city. After dinner, we visited “Shinjuku Golden Gai” to find a bar where Chris Marker used to hang out. Years ago, Christophe and I became friends through ...
City Tales
I had to clear the balcony garden this afternoon. It is rather depressing to see it deserted.
by Shu KugeTokyo — The building manager will start repairing and repainting the external wall this coming Tuesday. The work will last until the mid December. I had no choice but transferred all the plants to my parents’...
City Tales
I love motels. Any kinds. Motels provide shelters for those who want to hide, hide from family and friends.
by Shu KugeSan francisco — Every motel room looks identical because it is disconnected from time, history. By staying at motel, you can suspend your obligation. You can even buy some time. You can disguise your identity, be ano...
Other Stories
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writing, City Tales
There is a collection of stories in them. Stories of things we know nothing and which know nothing of us.
by Ida M in South Jakarta -
Fiction, City Tales, Michoacan
Me & James F. 6
by Danielle Ellen in New York -
Travel, City walks, City Tales
Heritage Walk down the lane of 100 temples and other interesting sights!
by Mariam Dholkawala in Mumbai -
City Tales, Travel
#Taiwan Journal 1: Sunflowers and Barricades
by Shu Kuge in Zhongzheng District -
City Tales, film
We were paying homage to Chris Marker (1921-2012), a reclusive filmmaker, in Shinjuku Golden Gai.
by Shu Kuge in 新宿区 -
City Tales
Esta Noche in San Francisco closed. It would be easy to lament the prevailing gentrification. Instead, I offer a brief eulogy.
by Shu Kuge in San Francisco -
City Tales, poetry
Nowadays, everyone is looking down, checking out their iPhones. I guess they don't want to miss anything.
by Shu Kuge in Tokyo -
Architecture, City Tales, Hong Kong
An upward spiral without an exit, do we traverse higher only to be forced back down?
by Ian Babbitt in Hong Kong -
City Life, City Tales, Humor
A Stranger Avoidance.
by Kenneth Cooke in New York -
City Tales, urban space, narrative mapping
First steps towards narrative mapping at the City Tales workshop, Shibaura House
by Julian Worrall in Tokyo -
City Tales
The man dances alone
by Patrick Wheare in Tokyo -
City Tales
The Pink Peach
by Patrick Wheare in Tokyo -
City Tales
It is still, dark.
by Patrick Wheare in Tokyo -
Fiction, City Tales, mexico
Me & James F. 5
by Danielle Ellen in New York -
City Tales, Fiction
Me & James F. 4
by Danielle Ellen in New York -
City Tales
Me & James F. 3
by Danielle Ellen in New York -
City Tales
Me & James F.
by Danielle Ellen in New York -
City Tales
I love motels. Any kinds. Motels provide shelters for those who want to hide, hide from family and friends.
by Shu Kuge in San Francisco -
City Tales
I had to clear the balcony garden this afternoon. It is rather depressing to see it deserted.
by Shu Kuge in Tokyo
Recent Moments
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writing, City Tales
There is a collection of stories in them. Stories of things we know nothing and which know nothing of us.
in South Jakarta, Indonesia -
City Tales, Urban walks, Southeast Asia
Should I stay?Or should I go?Seven years in Asia takes its toll...
in Singapore, Singapore -
Fiction, City Tales, Michoacan
Me & James F. 6
in New York, United States -
Travel, City walks, City Tales
Heritage Walk down the lane of 100 temples and other interesting sights!
in Mumbai, India -
City Tales, Travel
#Taiwan Journal 1: Sunflowers and Barricades
in Zhongzheng District, Taiwan -
City Tales, film
We were paying homage to Chris Marker (1921-2012), a reclusive filmmaker, in Shinjuku Golden Gai.
in 新宿区, 日本 -
City Tales
Esta Noche in San Francisco closed. It would be easy to lament the prevailing gentrification. Instead, I offer a brief eulogy.
in San Francisco, United States -
City Tales, poetry
Nowadays, everyone is looking down, checking out their iPhones. I guess they don't want to miss anything.
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
Rock art
in Sausalito, United States -
night, City Tales
night colors
in San Francisco, United States -
Architecture, City Tales, Hong Kong
An upward spiral without an exit, do we traverse higher only to be forced back down?
in Hong Kong, Hong Kong -
City Life, City Tales, Humor
A Stranger Avoidance.
in New York, United States -
City Tales, Bridges of Shibaura
Fudanotsuji-bashi 札の辻橋
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales, Hi Meta
Getting started at Shibaura House
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
It is still, dark.
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
All alone in the office...
in Tokyo, Japan -
Fiction, City Tales, mexico
Me & James F. 5
in New York, United States -
City Tales
When you can have this whole space (and food and drinks) for yourself...
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
Working Class Hero.
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
Early Christmas comes to Tokyo.
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
Finished work rather late...OMFN: Oh My Friday Night ( ￣▽￣)
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
Having to pass a bread cafe on the way the gym is not a good idea...
in Nishi Ward, Japan -
City Tales
Waiting, this time for the bus. .....or my prince charming lol
in Kohoku Ward, Japan -
City Tales, Fiction
Me & James F. 4
in New York, United States -
City Tales
Waiting in line for 'beautification'
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
Autumn moon
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
Teaching keeps you learning
in Kohoku Ward, Japan -
City Tales
Me & James F. 3
in New York, United States -
City Tales, urban space, narrative mapping
First steps towards narrative mapping at the City Tales workshop, Shibaura House
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
It's dark outside.
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales, Architecture
Like a theater stage - Shibaura House.
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
I just got instruction from Chris how say hi works!
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
Workhop note, yellow page, color pen, feeling happy ( ＾∀＾)
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
Preparing for City Tales at Shibaura House.
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
Me & James F.
in New York, United States -
City Tales
I love motels. Any kinds. Motels provide shelters for those who want to hide, hide from family and friends.
in San Francisco, United States -
City Tales
I had to clear the balcony garden this afternoon. It is rather depressing to see it deserted.
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
Shimbashi grandiose
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
The Pink Peach
in Tokyo, Japan -
City Tales
The man dances alone
in Tokyo, Japan