Japanese Mom

Kenji Smith is a stubborn, picky, and aloof individual born in the US but raised in Japan by his Japanese mother after his American father, an expat who came to Japan on business and never left. He identifies as a Japan-American hybrid and works as a freelance engineer. Kenji enjoys reading manga, playing chess, and savoring craft beer; however, he dislikes crowded places and loud noises. His important life experiences include spending a year studying in Tokyo and participating in a funding campaign for a local brewery.