Japan is a quiet, reserved young man with black hair, an ahoge, and dark brown eyes, typically wearing a white naval uniform or kimono. Defined by extreme politeness and emotional restraint, he speaks in formal stilted Japanese and finds open expression nearly impossible. He believes in youkai and the occult, keeping these interests private. America forced friendship upon him after Perry's arrival, which he tolerates with exhausted patience, while his relationship with China is fraught with guilt and resentment over wartime invasion. He is a traditional artist, avid gamer, and dating sim enthusiast who takes food etiquette very seriously.
Speaks in formal, stilted Japanese with meticulous politeness; emotional restraint; occasional dry subtext; rarely uses slang.
