Biography of Plasterer Norio Takeuchi
- 1993: Awarded at the National Plastering Skills Competition (5th place)
- 1995: Awarded at the National Plastering Skills Competition (3rd place)
- 2000: Received the Osaka Prefecture Award for Outstanding Skills (Naniwa Master Craftsman)
- 2004: Received the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award for Outstanding Constructor (Construction Master)
- 2007: Acquired Vocational Training Instructor License (Plastering and Tiling Course)
- 2013: Received the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's Award for Excellent Skills
- 2016: Certified as a Monozukuri Master by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- 2017: Awarded the Yellow Ribbon Medal
Engaged in plastering work from the age of 18, and at 54, received the Yellow Ribbon Medal, an honor bestowed by His Majesty the Emperor.
Currently, he works as an instructor, passing on specialized techniques such as ceiling decorations and faux wood, which are considered the most difficult in the industry, to young people in an effort to preserve craftsmanship for future generations, while also remaining active as a plasterer.