“On the one hand, while engaging in such student activism, I also rowed boats, wrestled sumo, and was active as a member of athletic clubs. In the inter-department boat races, I competed as a representative of the Political Economy Department and won. Still in my rowing outfit right after the boat race, I met Marquis Ōkuma. He patted my body and said, 'What a fine physique you have.' That impression remains with me even now.”