CMP and AQ are proud to announce the launch of Hitotoki London!. We've been working hard over the last couple of weeks to get the site ready to go live. Our fearless, chips-eatin' British editor Oli did a fantastic curation job and has put together a helluva beautiful subset of London moments.

Richard Kovitch reflects on the changing London cityscape and revisiting old memories: "I stood and waited outside the flat I used to call home. It was close to midnight and the lights were on. There were new residents now. I wondered who they were, whether they were happy. A light drizzle fell. I waited and watched. A figure came to the window, silhouetted against the orange glow of the apartment. I couldn’t make out a face, but memories flooded back. But they were different this time. They no longer harboured anguish or pain. Those emotions belonged to someone else now. I felt only calm, like I was watching an old film, far removed from my own experiences. "

Jane Newton Chance remembers leaving home for good: ‘I’m not coming home,’ I say, ‘I’m in London’. There is a silence, but then there is bound to be. At this time of night my mother has progressed from sherry to whisky, so her processes are slow. But this silence seems to go on."

There's six other great entries up right now with more in the oven for the coming weeks. I want to thank everyone who submitted and who has helped spread the word about Hitotoki. We're always accepting submissions, so feel free to send something in if inspiration strikes.

Oh, and Happy New Year, everyone.