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

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Letters from Japan: ‘When To End A Relationship?’

May 25, 2022 | Ask Hilary

Oh Canada…

Making A Caesar Cocktail In Japan

May 18, 2022 | Food & Drink

Finding People Around You Aloof? Blame It On The Season

Seasonal Turmoil: Gogatsu-Byo And Relationships

May 11, 2022 | Lifestyle, Relationships

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Letters from Japan: ‘Dating An Expat In Japan’

April 15, 2022 | Ask Hilary

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Letters from Japan: ‘Co-Sleeping And Sexless Marriages’

March 25, 2022 | Ask Hilary

Panic At The Department Store

White Day: Payback For Your Valentine’s Investment

March 9, 2022 | Lifestyle, Love & Relationships

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Letters from Japan: ‘How Do You Find A Good Man?’

February 23, 2022 | Ask Hilary

Skip The Chocolates!

Celebrate With a Nutty Valentine’s Cheesecake

February 9, 2022 | Recipes, Seasonal Trends

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Letters from Japan: ‘Why Hostess Clubs?’

January 21, 2022 | Ask Hilary

Happy 2022 Everyone!

New Year’s In The New Normal

December 31, 2021 | In Season, Lifestyle

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Letters from Japan: ‘What’s Wrong With A Traditional New Year’s?’

December 24, 2021 | Ask Hilary