to
apprentice
We’re committed to training the next generation of craftspeople. Under the firm guidance of master builders, our young carpenters hone the skills and mindsets needed for lifetime careers.
the spirit of
craft
I’ve been a carpenter for more than 60 years. When I look back on my apprenticeship, it was very different from the way things work today. But no matter how much times change, the spirit of craftsmanship remains the same.
At Katsuyama Construction, we’re committed to training young people, passing on skills, and fostering the mindset of a craftsman.
We’re creating an environment that allows our employees to pursue lifetime professional careers.
Personal development
To become a first-class craftsman, one must grow not only in skill but also as a person. I believe that people grow by learning the culture of traditional craftsmanship and incorporating it into their own lives.
Wide-ranging
skills
We support young people under the age of 23 to participate in the annual “WorldSkills” vocational competition. Through the event, they deepen their knowledge and master technical skills. Shohei Miyamoto, a top craftsman at Katsuyama Construction, won a bronze medal in the national contest.
Yosuke
Katsuyama
Chairman & Master Craftsman
I try to connect people and houses by talking with customers in a natural, down-to-earth way.
I’ve been a carpenter for many years, but learning the techniques of the old masters is a lifelong process.
I hope that young people will take the lead in learning the techniques and passing them on to future generations.
Shohei
Miyamoto
Master Carpenter
If even a single piece of wood that was shaped by a craftsman 100 years ago can be used in a modern dwelling, I want to use it.
When I was an apprentice, I learned by watching senior carpenters and “stealing” their skills. Now that I’m a master carpenter myself, I do my best to teach junior carpenters in my own way.
I believe we have to preserve and pass on the skills of the craftsmen who came before us.
Isamu
Ozasa
President, Designer & Sales Manager
Customers who are interested in kominka understand the value of time and quality materials, and so do we.
Our goal is to provide our clients with sturdy homes that make the most of the past and the present — and of the the skills of dedicated craftspeople.
We don’t just fix old buildings, we connect them with people and lifestyles.
Maiko
Morgan
International Coordinator & Liaison
Our job is to provide beautiful buildings that suit the landscape of Kita-Shinshu and can be lived in for the next 100 or 200 years. These buildings support sustainable lifestyles, a sense of pride in one’s home, and pride in the community.
I appreciate Katsuyama Constructions’s philosophy, its skills, and its positive attitude. Since 2018, I’ve been working with the company mainly on building projects for foreign clients.