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About Hisashi Kashiwai

Birth

1952

Biography

Japanese novelist, essayist and dentist

Hisashi Kashiwai balances his career as a writer with his professional practice as a dentist in Kyoto.

Born in 1952, the author possesses an intimate knowledge of the culture and cuisine of his hometown.

His most acclaimed work, Kamogawa Food Detectives, explores the emotional connection between food and memory.

Beyond novels, he has authored numerous essays and specialized guidebooks on the most authentic corners of Kyoto.

He uses the pseudonym Keiichiro Kashiwai to sign part of his prolific literary output.