In August 25, 1886, he entered the Military Academy (Japan) as a preparatory student, and in September of the following year, he was appointed official in charge of clothing and provision for his excellent results in academic subjects.
明治19年8月25日から陸軍士官学校(日本)幼年生徒として入校し、翌年9月には学科優等の成績を修め被服食料官給せらる。