Half Japanese and half American, he is not only bilingual but also bicultural. Born in the United States, studied in the Elementary Schools in Aomori and later grew up in Texas. He's been always traveling back and forth between the two countries, mastering both languages and cultures. Since the university days in the United States, he started translating and interpreting galas, and at the same time he established a Japanese student association. After graduating, he joined Goldman Sachs, an investment bank on Wall Street. Beside that, he is involved in interpretation and translation. Especially after moving to Singapore, he has been working as interpreter for J-rock band's Luna Sea at press conferences, etc. After quitting financials and aiming to become an actor, he has been acting as an interpreter and Bilingual MC at various events such as wedding receptions, etc.