He established experimental farms, had the land surveyed for mineral deposits and farming opportunities, and recommended water, mill, and road improvements. His recommendation that wheat and rye be planted in Hokkaidō due to similarities in climate with parts of the United States also led to the establishment of Sapporo Beer, one of Japan's first breweries.
He initiated testing farms, conducted land evaluations for mineral resources and agricultural viability, and proposed enhancements to water facilities, grain mills, and road infrastructure. His proposal that wheat and rye be planted in Hokkaidō due to its comparable climate with parts of the United States resulted in the establishment of Sapporo Beer, one of Japan's pioneering breweries.