When Honjō was relieved of command in 1932 for insubordination, he returned to Japan as a national hero, and was made a member of the Supreme War Council from 1932 to 1933.
After being removed from command in 1932 for disobeying orders, Honjō returned to Japan as a revered figure and became a member of the Supreme War Council from 1932 to 1933.