Born in Mikage, Hyogo Prefecture on October 28.   The 3rd son of Jirosake Mareshiba Kano, he was given the childhood name of Shinnosuke.

Entered Seitatsu Shojuku, a private school in Tokyo, where he received instruction from Keido Ubukata.

Entered Ikuei Gijuku, a private school in Karasumori, Shiba, Tokyo.  Received special instruction in English and German from native teachers.

Entered Tokyo School of Foreign Languages.

Entered Kaisei School.

Entered Tenshin Shin-yo School and studied under Hachinosuke Fukuda.   Received instruction in jujutsu for the first time.

Graduated from Tokyo Imperial University, majoring in literature, politics and political economy.

Became a lecturer and later a professor at Gakushuin.   Founded the Kodokan.

Founded the Kobunkan, a school for Chinese students, and became its principal.

Appointed vice principal of Gakushuin.

Resigned as vice principal Gakushuin to accept a post in the Imperial Household Department.   Made s study tour of educational institutions in Europe.

Became principal of the Fifth Higher School in Kumamoto Prefecture.

Became principal of the Fits Higher School in Tokyo, subsequently principal of Tokyo Higher Normal School.

Resigned as principal of Tokyo Higher Normal School but later accepted the post again.

Became principal of Tokyo Higher Normal School for the third time.   By this time, judo and kendo had comer to enjoy great popularity.

The Diet unanimously approved a bill requiring all middle schools to provide instruction in gekiken swordsmanship and jujutsu.

Became the first Japanese member of the International Olympic Committee.

Elected to the House of Peers.

Attended the Olympic Games in Amsterdam as a member of the International Olympic Committee.

Attended the International Olympic Committee meeting in Cairo, where he proposed that Tokyo be the site of the 12th Olympic Games.   Died on May 4 at sea on his return voyage to Japan.