Hilary Keyes

Originally from Niagara Falls, Canada, Hilary Keyes has lived in Tokyo for nearly two decades. A translator, writer (fiction and non-fiction), and artist, Hilary also dabbles in bonsai care and design. She's traveled the length and breadth of Japan, studying its culture and subcultures indepth wherever she goes.

Articles By Hilary

Ask Hilary: Questions From Readers Answered

Letters From Japan: “Did He Just Want To Try Sleeping With A Foreign Woman?”

November 17, 2024 | Ask Hilary, Lifestyle, Love & Relationships

The Savvy Guide to Safe Sex & Birth Control Options

Contraception in Japan

November 13, 2024 | Health & Beauty, Lifestyle

A Guide To Saying 'I Love You' In Japan Without Actually Saying It

Love Confessions in Japanese: What To Say To Win Them Over

October 27, 2024 | Lifestyle, Relationships

Ask Hilary: Questions From Readers Answered

Letters from Japan: “Sex Isn’t Fun Anymore!”

October 20, 2024 | Ask Hilary, Love & Relationships

A Girl's Guide to Japan's 'No Tell' Motels

Love Hotels in Japan: What You Need To Know Before You Go

September 10, 2024 | Lifestyle, Relationships

Monolingual or Multilingual?

Speech Delays In Bilingual Children

September 5, 2024 | Families

A Girl’s Guide To Finding The Right Love Nest

Japan’s Love Hotels: 10 In Tokyo To Suit Every Taste

August 17, 2024 | Lifestyle

Real-life reviews from Japanese-Western couples of condoms

Japanese Condom Brands: A Savvy Guide

July 30, 2024 | Health & Beauty, Love & Relationships, Relationships

Available Over The Counter At Most Drugstores

Quick-Fix Japanese Women’s Health Products Under ¥3,500

July 20, 2024 | Health & Beauty

A Look Into The Most Popular Dating Apps In Japan

Dating Apps in Japan 2024: What’s Worth It and Not?

May 3, 2024 | Lifestyle, Love & Relationships

How To Surpass Disappointment

Coping With White Day’s Emotional Toll in Japan

March 13, 2024 | Lifestyle, Love & Relationships