Education
Studied law at Tokyo Imperial University, and graduated in 1897. In 1900-1904 studied law in Europe.
Studied law at Tokyo Imperial University, and graduated in 1897. In 1900-1904 studied law in Europe.
In 1904 became professor of law at Tokyo Imperial University. He opposed the idea to outlaw war in the Kellogg–Briand Pact, arguing the idea was unrealistic. From 1931 onward, justified Japanese policy in north-China as self-defense relating to Japanese interests.
Regarding the mandates system under the League of Nations, held the view that the mandatory power had total sovereignty over the mandate territory.
In 1919 served as member of the Commission of Responsibilities, which dealt with the issue of war crimes. In 1921-1922 served as member of the Japanese delegation to the Washington naval conference.