ABSTRACT
The Meiji government relied on foreign instructors for the initial dissemination of knowledge regarding modern technology. The fundamental considerations developed in this context ultimately led to the founding of the first higher technical school, the Imperial College of Engineering (ICE). The concepts developed by the professors, who were primarily from Scotland, entailed a close integration of theory and practice. These concepts were distinctive to the school and pivotal to the success of its alumni. The objective was to educate engineers who would also be qualified for managerial and executive roles in the nascent industries. Ōhara Junnosuke received his education at the ICE and, throughout his career, exemplifies the type of engineer that emerged during the initial phase of Japan's industrialisation.
