His interests in philosophy came to light while he was a student at First Higher School in Tokyo, although his interest in literature would always remain strong throughout his life.
اهتمامه بالفلسفة خرجت إلى النور حين كان طالبا في أول المدرسة العليا في طوكيو، على الرغم من أن اهتمامه بالأدب سيظل واضحا دائما طوال حياته.