He studied economics at Kyushu University, but dropped out to pursue a career in film.

He was a graduate from Kyushu University, and majored in jurisprudence.

In 2010 Kyushu University was ranked top in this area.

Maidashi area was the oldest campus in the Kyushu University, and has many historic structures.

Hakozaki area was next to the oldest campus in Kyushu University.

He became a lecturer at Kyushu University in 1972.

He joined Kyushu University in 1975 and became a full professor there in 1988.

Kyushu University does not have an official school song, instead it has three student songs and one cheering song.

He was the second professor of internal medicine section of Kyushu University.

There is a small museum at Kyushu University honouring his achievements.