In his professional life, Kano was an educator. Important postings included service as director of primary education for the Ministry of Education (文部省 Monbushō) from 1898-1901, and as president of Tokyo Higher Normal School from 1901 until 1920. As such, he played a key role in getting judo and kendo made part of the Japanese public school programs of the 1910s.
Kano was also a pioneer of international sports. Accomplishments included being the first Asian member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) (he served from 1909 until 1938), officially representing Japan at most Olympic Games held between 1912 and 1936, and serving as a leading spokesman for Japan's bid for the 1940 Olympic Games.
His official honors and decorations included the First Order of Merit and Grand Order of the Rising Sun and the Third Imperial Degree.
Jigoro Kano Sensei distilled thoughts on the value of Budo were;-
1) Jiko no kansei - To strive for perfection of character
2) Jita kyoe - Mutual Welfare and benefit
3) Seiyoku zenryo - Maximum efficiency with minimum effort