Japanese Alps
He began mountain climbing while expressing a strong interest in Japanese landscapes, traditions, customs and culture. He published "Mountaineering and Exploration in the Japanese Alps" (1896). As a writer and lecturer he continued to introduce Japan to an overseas audience. He gave universal currency to the term Japanese Alps, though it was first used before he came to Japan. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Japanese Alpine Club in 1906, and became its first honorary member.