Two Employees Certified as Hiroshima Meisters

August 21, 2025

Mr. Kentaro Masutani of Primetals Technologies Japan Ltd. and Mr. Yutaka Odahara of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation were recognized as “Hiroshima Meisters,” a designation for outstanding skilled professionals. The award ceremony was held at Hiroshima Prefectural Government office, where they received their certificates and Meister pins from Vice Governor Yokota (at the time of the award).

Group photo of the awardees. Masutani is in the back row, far right; Odahara is second from the left in the front row.
Group photo of the awardees. Masutani is in the back row, far right; Odahara is second from the left in the front row.
Masutani (left) smiling while holding his Meister certificate
Masutani (left) smiling while holding his Meister certificate
Odahara (left) with Vice Governor Yokota, who presented the certificate
Odahara (left) with Vice Governor Yokota, who presented the certificate
Masutani (right) receiving his certificate
Masutani (right) receiving his certificate
Odahara (right) receiving his certificate
Odahara (right) receiving his certificate