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

Tips On Navigating The Day Of Love

Valentine’s Day Do’s & Don’ts In Japan

February 9, 2024 | Lifestyle, Love & Relationships

Fashion, Police and Poop?!

Tokyo’s Top 10 Offbeat Museums

January 11, 2024 | Art & Culture, Out & About

Ask Hilary: Questions From Readers Answered

Letters from Japan: Goodbye 2023

December 28, 2023 | Ask Hilary

Finding Your Partner For Life

Marriage-Centered Dating Apps in Japan

November 29, 2023 | Lifestyle, Love & Relationships, Relationships

A Girl's Guide to Making The Moment

Japan’s Love Hotels: 5 Luxury Stays In Tokyo

November 22, 2023 | Lifestyle, Love & Relationships

Ask Hilary: Questions From Readers Answered

Letters from Japan: “Finding & Ending Relationships”

October 31, 2023 | Ask Hilary, Love & Relationships

Ask Hilary: Questions From Readers Answered

Letters from Japan: “Married Men”

September 29, 2023 | Ask Hilary, Love & Relationships

Attention Artists!

Where To Find Art Supplies In Tokyo

September 22, 2023 | Art & Culture

Ask Hilary: Questions From Readers Answered

Letters from Japan: “He’s Taken”

August 30, 2023 | Ask Hilary, Love & Relationships

Modern Japanese Food Explained

An Introduction to Sushi and Sashimi

August 4, 2023 | Food & Drink, Japanese Culture

Ask Hilary: Questions From Readers Answered

Letters from Japan: “Dating App Issues”

July 28, 2023 | Ask Hilary