After serving the Commander of Tsushima Safety Force (Japanese Army), in February 1898, he went on to Chujyo (First Lieutenant) of Japanese Army and was appointed as Chief of the 3rd Shidan (division) by Emperor.
対馬警備隊_(日本軍)司令官の後、1898年2月、陸軍中将に進み第3師団長に親補される。