Timothy Dooley was born in Montreal, Canada. He came to Osaka, Japan in 1998; originally on a working holiday visa with the intention of staying a few months before traveling to ot...ver maisTimothy Dooley was born in Montreal, Canada. He came to Osaka, Japan in 1998; originally on a working holiday visa with the intention of staying a few months before traveling to other parts of Asia and heading home to a career in teaching. Enjoying Japan and meeting his wife, with whom he has two children, led to him staying longer than he expected. He has a B.A., B.Ed., and an M.A. He enjoys spending his free time outdoors in nature, cycling, and hiking. He is a teacher and writer living in Osaka, Japan.ver menos