In October, he assumed office as Lieutenant General, Chief of the 1st Shidan (division) (Japanese Army), and in April, assumed office as Chief of the 10th Shidan in succession to Fushiminomiya Imperial Prince Sadanaru.
10月、陸軍中将・第1師団(日本軍)長に就任、4月、伏見宮貞愛親王の後任として第10師団(日本軍)長に就任する。