[Japan? It's obvious that this strikes upon some recognition by the way Soren's eyes widen just so. He offers a response, gets that out of the way, and goes right to following up.]

The kingdom of Crimea on the continent of Tellius. Most don't exactly conceive of ourselves as living on a 'planet', but we do call the ground we tread upon earth. You're not the only person I've met who comes from Japan... Are you familiar with Juza Hyodo?

[How many more people come from this mystical country where education is provided for free? The man he saw who was Juza's scene partner does, too, so that makes at least three. And since they're all actors or performers in some regard, it's easy to picture them having some connection... ]