He eventually travelled around the world but Japan's isolationist policy at that time denied his return to his home country. Even after being rejected by his home country, he stayed proud to be a Japanese and helped to promote the opening of the country. He later became a successful trader.
A Japanese national who had traveled extensively around the world was thwarted in his attempt to return home due to Japan's restrictive policies at the time. Nevertheless, he continued to proudly identify as Japanese and played a role in promoting the country's gradual opening to the international community. He eventually went on to achieve success as a trader.