My interest in Japan started when I saw Akira when I was aged about 14. From that point my interest snowballed and I studied Japanese History at university. I first visited Japan in 2000 and visited 4 or 5 more times before moving there for 2 years, when I met my wife. After a few years back in the UK, we've returned to Asia, but Korea, but I hope to be back working in Japan next year.