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 agricultural trials, evaluated land for mineral resources and agricultural possibilities, and suggested improvements to water supply systems, grain processing facilities, and transportation routes. His proposal that wheat and rye be planted in Hokkaidō due to its climate similarity with parts of the United States led to the founding of Sapporo Beer, one of Japan's first breweries.