He was born in [[Kumemura]], and traveled to China as a student in [[1796]]. Following his return, in [[1816]], he was ordered by [[Satsuma han]] to travel there, to teach calligraphy. | He was born in [[Kumemura]], and traveled to China as a student in [[1796]]. Following his return, in [[1816]], he was ordered by [[Satsuma han]] to travel there, to teach calligraphy. |