He wrote The history of medical education in Higo (Kumamoto) and Yokoi Shōnan.

After graduation from Tokyo Imperial University in 1900, he became professor at private Kumamoto Medical School in 1901.

In 1925, he was appointed the president of Kumamoto Medical College and director of the Hospital.

Fortunately, photographs of various scenes taken during his journey in Okinawa in 1932 and 1933, mostly in historical spots, were discovered and published in 2000.

His famous book, Medical education in Higo dates back to 1758 when Saishunkan was established.