Born in the wilds of Alberta, Canada, Christopher Rathbone's early years

were shaped by the unforgiving northern climate. After completing high

school in Saskatoon, he applied to the Rotary Exchange program, landing

in Matsumoto, Japan. Christopher studied history at the University of

Saskatchewan, eventually emerging with a law degree. His interest in

Japan brought him back to the country, this time to Nikko, where he

self-taught himself Japanese. Returning to Canada, he continued his

studies in Japanese at the University of British Columbia. Today,

Christopher is a corporate lawyer with a focus on employment law.