Born and raised in Japan, he has long been drawn to the psychological dimensions of social conformity. A formative year in the U.S. during high school sparked his interest in education systems, leading him to study Psychology at International Christian University and spend a year at Washington and Lee University, where he embraced liberal arts values.

After earning his B.A., he joined IBM, contributing to enterprise system modernization and the integration of emerging technologies. He is now pursuing an MFA in Film–Creative Producing at Columbia University.

Keito’s interests span education reform, the intersection of art and business, and the evolving role of AI in creative industries. His artistic work explores unconscious bias and societal stigma, aiming to provoke reflection and dialogue.