Apprentice Artisan × Strengths: Creativity & Ideation
For Those Strong in Creativity & Ideation
This collection features jobs that may suit those who are relatively comfortable generating new ideas and concepts.
Creativity holds value not only in artistic fields but in all kinds of work. Both small ideas that improve existing methods and entirely new concepts are expressions of creativity. Additionally, some deepen their thinking alone, while others develop ideas through dialogue with others.
The jobs introduced here tend to offer more opportunities to utilize new ideas. Explore how your creativity can flourish.
16 jobs found.
Doll Head Maker
Artisan who shapes, sculpts, and colors doll heads from materials (such as wood, resin, clay, etc.) to create expressive finishes.
Hina Doll Maker
Artisans who create traditional hina dolls using materials such as wood, hariko, and fabric, handling everything from wood cutting to assembly, face coloring, and dressing in costumes.
Straw Hat Manufacturer
A profession that handcrafts hats using natural materials such as straw or water plants, from braiding to forming and finishing.
Wood Inlay Artisan
Traditional craftsperson who combines various pieces of wood and metal to apply geometric patterns to decorative items and furniture using yosegi inlay and zogan techniques.
Washi Papermaker (Handmade)
Handmade washi papermakers use plant fibers such as kozo and mitsumata as raw materials to handcraft traditional washi paper using traditional manufacturing techniques.
Wagashi Confectioner
An artisan who uses anko, mochi, gyuhi, etc., to produce namagashi such as nerikiri and seasonal fresh sweets. Pursues seasonality and aesthetic expression through traditional techniques.