He entered the 49th class of the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy in 1918, graduating 1st out of 176 cadets. Prince Kuni Asaakira was one of his classmates. He served his midshipman duty on the cruiser Yakumo.
In 1918, he joined the 49th class of the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy and graduated first out of 176 students. His classmate Prince Kuni Asaakira was among those who shared his experience. He served as a midshipman on the cruiser Yakumo.