Japanese organ builder 'honored' to restore voice of Notre Dame

A true representative of Japanese craftsmanship. I've also heard the British royal family has used Japanese sword polishers for their sword collection.

A true representative of Japanese craftsmanship. 

You sure about that? He moved to France in his 20's and he didnt learn his "craft" in Japan. Give the people who educated and trained him in France credit for what he knows!

Sekiguchi moved to France in his twenties to become an organ builder and restorer, dreaming of a chance to work on the "voice" of the masterpiece of Gothic architecture.

YubaruToday 08:00 am JST

A true representative of Japanese craftsmanship. 

You sure about that? He moved to France in his 20's and he didnt learn his "craft" in Japan. Give the people who educated and trained him in France credit for what he knows!

Fair enough, but it was his dedication and he was raised in Japan. There ought to be some credit for Japan in that.

"In 2018, he became the cathedral's official organ builder..."

Well, then; he has some self-interest in the game, hasn't he...?

Well, then; he has some self-interest in the game, hasn't he...?

Yeah. He was assuredly heartbroken to see the cathedral and the organ he lovingly tended burn. What is it with some that they have to presume everything others do has some sinister or selfish intent?

You sure about that? He moved to France in his 20's and he didnt learn his "craft" in Japan

Hyperfocusing on a craft, any craft, could be said to be a cultural trait in Japan (ie- relatively moreso than other countries). So having been raised under this culture, yes it applies.

Congratulation, good job.

Lead residue seeped into the organ and the instrument was further weakened by scorching temperatures during a summer heatwave in 2019.

A 300-year-old instrument will have seen a great many heatwaves and cold snaps.

It is good to see the cathedral being rebuilt.

A wonderful opportunity and dream realized.

Congratulations.

Giving credit where credit is due. Japanese craftmanship is among finest in the world no matter where craft is learned. It is ability that is needed to excel.

Sekiguchi moved to France 30 years ago and learned, honed, and practiced his skills. In this case, that has little to do with Japanese craftsmanship. The French taught him his skills, which was a wonderful opportunity for him.

There ought to be some credit for Japan in that.

No, not at all. The credit is his, and to those who trained him in his craft. His nationality has nothing to do with it!

@Yubaru san, well said !

Giving credit where credit is due. Japanese craftmanship is among finest in the world no matter where craft is learned. It is ability that is needed to excel.

Are you kidding? What gives you the idea that he learned anything at all about his craft here in Japan? In fact the article states otherwise.

Giving "Japan" credit for the work and effort of someone who has Japanese heritage is ludicrous, unless you think they are all a part of the borg! (Which would mean you believe in fantasy land too!)

His services and expertise will add joy to the ears of millions of visitors to the historic Paris Notre Dame Cathedral. Hats off to Japanese organ builder Monsieur Itaru Sekiguchi.