 He completed his studies at Central Cadet School in six months in April 1920, due to the reorganization of the military schools, and began courses at the Imperial Japanese Army Academy.Midway through his studies, he was attached to the First Cavalry Regiment based in Setagaya, Tokyo.In 1924, he graduated from the Academy, the 13th of the 19 students in his class, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in October.