Michael returned to the US in 2017 to attend graduate school. After graduation, he decided to pivot to a career in food, turning his passion into a profession.
First, Michael worked with a Japanese food startup, launching their US business. However, Covid-19 drastically altered the company's plans. As a result, the company decided to pull out of the US market and Michael had to contemplate his next move. He knew he wanted to stay in the food industry, but he also wanted to keep a connection to Japan, having worked there for 6 years.
