Tatemori Ko is a Japanese scholar of Chinese literature in the period when Taiwan was under Japanese rule. During the 23 years of his stay in Taiwan (from 1895 to 1917), he published more than 700 pieces of work, including writings on Confucianism, history, and poetry (Chinese-style poetry, waka, and haiku). The significance of his works, their academic value, and influence on the academic enhancement of Taiwan under the Japanese rule have gradually drawn attention of the academic community. We now take the opportunity to track Tatemori’s academic history, search the background of his knowledge, and analyze the process in which his scholarship had been formed. We believe it would be a fundamental element in reasoning the essential qualities of his works; and a theme worth studying. In this paper, we will uncover the kind of education Tatemori received and the creative environment in which he was placed, from his familial upbringing in early childhood to the time he accepted invitation to Taiwan, and became appointed to office. The whole paper consists of 3 parts: (I) Preamble: Explaining the purpose and meaning of studying about Tatemori Ko, and introducing the dates and persons involved in the paper. (II) Main Subject: Showing Tatemori’s training/guidance by eight teachers. The process in which Tatemori’s scholarship was formed may be classified into 3 periods: (1) Period of youth spent in Kesennuma; (2) Period of study and training in Tokyo; (3) Period between homecoming and voyage to Taiwan. (III) Conclusion: Confirming the fact that the foundation of Tatemori’s academic career was laid in his home town of Kesennuma, and later enhanced and intensified in Tokyo. Furthermore, commenting on the background setting which supported the formation of Tatemori’s scholarship and literary talent.