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Yuhiro Kamitori Meister (Masonry)

Last Updated February 1, 2021

Yuhiro Kamitori Meister Face photo

Masahiro Kamitori
Masonry

Fiscal 2008 Selection (13th term)
Lives and works in Seya Ward

Born in 1947, Born in Yokohama
Representative of Kandori Stone Store
1st grade stone construction technician, vocational training instructor, Monozukuri Meister (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
He has served as Vice Chairman of the Skill Development Promotion Committee of the Yokohama Masonry Association and a skill tester.
“Yokohamajin Encyclopedia” (J: COM) Appearance video (outside site)

I would like to convey the technology to the public.

"When I just started working, the stone was peeled off immediately after the earthquake, and my friends were seriously injured. At that time, I realized the importance of earthquake resistance.

Later, we visited the affected areas of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and the Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake to learn about the construction method that is resistant to shaking.

Then, through trial and error, we made improvements to the existing stone-covering method and created a unique method that reinforces invisible places with metal fittings, etc. "

Mr. Kamitori says, "Technology has no end," and "I want to disclose and communicate technology without regret."

Every time you see the "flea traces" of an old man who has been in the old building for hundreds of years, he says he corrects his collar if he can't do a rude job.

He serves as a lecturer at a workshop held by the Yokohama Masonry Association, contributes to the guidance and development of younger generations, and spreads knowledge and skills of earthquake resistance.

Meister's skill

Yuhiro Kamitori's work

We have outstanding skills in stone materials in general, such as stone tension, processing, and construction.

In particular, he specializes in the seismic construction method of stone structures, and excels in the technology of the construction method of inserting seismic reinforcement fittings at the seams of stones and stones so that they cannot be seen from the outside, and the assembly method using special metal fittings.

In addition, we capture the characteristics of the site, make and make full use of tools and assistive devices suitable for the site, take into account the efficiency and safety of work, and make the best finish without difficulty for stones.

In addition, we make various things with stones such as sculptures of dogs and owls, and wild Buddhas. Among them, Suikoto cave made of stone that gives the sound of healing is a confident work.

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Yuhiro Kamitori's work

Born in Yokohama and raised in Yokohama.

He joined a stone store run by his father.

He became a representative at the age of 32.

Yokohama Media and Communications Center (Naka Ward), Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery Museum (Naka Ward), Kamakura Art Museum (Kamakura City) and the base of Kencho-ji Temple (Kamakura City).