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Yukihiro Kamitori Meister (Masonry)

Last update date February 1, 2021

Hirohiro Kamitori, Meister Face photo

Masahiro Kamitori (Masatohiro)
Masonry

Selected in fiscal 2008 (13th term)
Lives in Seya Ward

Born in 1947, Born in Yokohama
Representative of Kandori Stone Store
First-class stone construction technician, vocational training instructor, manufacturing Meister (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
He has served as Vice Chair of the Skill Development Promotion Committee of the Yokohama Masonry Union Association and Skills Tester.
"Yokohamajin Encyclopedia" (J: COM) Appearance video (external site)

I would like to convey the technology to the public.

"When I was just starting to work, the stones came off immediately after the earthquake, and my friends were seriously injured. At that time, I realized the importance of earthquake resistance.

After that, I went to 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-paving method, and created a unique method of reinforcing invisible parts with metal fittings," says Mr.

Mr. Kamitori says, "Technology has no end" and "I want to make the technology open to the public."

Every time I see the old man's "no flea traces" in an old building for hundreds of years, he says that he corrects his collar if he can't do his stupid work.

He serves as a lecturer at a seminar held by the Yokohama Masonry Association, contributing to the guidance and training of younger students, and spreads knowledge and skills of earthquake resistance.

Meister's skill

Master's Work of Yukihiro Kamitori

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

In particular, he specializes in the seismic method of stone structures, and excels in the technique of implanting seismic retrofitting metal fittings into 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 will grasp the characteristics of the site, make and make full use of tools and assistive devices suitable for the site, taking into account the efficiency and safety of work, we will make the best possible finish on the stone.

In addition, we make various things with stones such as dogs and owl sculptures and wild Buddhas. Above all, Suikoto cave made of stone that gives healing tone is a confident work.

Profile

The work of Meister Yukihiro Kamitori

Born and raised in Yokohama.

Joined a stone store managed by his father.

Became a representative at the age of 32.

He has worked on renovations such as 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).