In 1909 he acquired a right of management of Ningyo Joruri (or Bunraku, the Japanese puppet theater), which was losing its popularity, in the spirit of Robin Hood, doing the best he could for its preservation and promotion.
1909年には、義侠心から人気の低迷していた人形浄瑠璃（文楽）の経営権を譲りうけ、保存と振興に尽力する。