Maizuru Naval District
Yoshida was promoted to lieutenant commander in 1915, and commander in 1919, serving in a variety of administrative positions, primarily concerned with training. After his promotion to captain in 1923, he was given his first command in 1924; the cruiser . He served as chief of staff of the Maizuru Naval District from 1924 to 1925. In December 1927, he assumed command of the battleship , and from December 1928, battleship . He was promoted to rear admiral on 30 November 1929.