Apprentice × Weaknesses: Physical Stamina & Endurance

Jobs Focusing on Intellectual Work with Less Physical Tasks

This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer intellectual work or desk jobs rather than physical tasks.

The need for physical stamina varies greatly by occupation. Some jobs require intellectual activities and mental concentration rather than physical demands. Additionally, many occupations center on desk work and quiet environments.

What matters is finding ways of working that match your physical condition and stamina. The ability to concentrate on intellectual activities is also an important strength. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such mental labor.

16 jobs found.

Andon (andon) manufacturer

Andon manufacturers are artisans who create andon lanterns using traditional methods by stretching washi paper or cloth over wooden or bamboo frames. They handcraft each piece of Japanese-style lighting equipment, combining functionality and decoration.

Itome Worker (Hand-Drawn Yuzen)

Specialized artisan who hand-draws outline lines using itome paste in the yuzen dyeing process to perform resist treatment.

Uchiwa Painting Worker

Artisan who applies base processing to washi uchiwa and meticulously draws traditional patterns or designs using paints and brushes.

Glass Enamel Painter

Artisan who applies base treatment to glass products, paints patterns or designs with paint, and fires them in a kiln to fix the paint.

Ivory craftsman

Artisan who engraves and processes ivory, horns, etc., to create ornaments and craft items.

Optical Glass and Silverwork

Specialized occupation that shapes optical glass parts through cutting and polishing, and processes silver products through casting, engraving, polishing, etc.

Small Garment Stitcher

Artisan who manufactures and finishes small garments and fabric products by hand sewing or hand embroidery.

Yuzen Sketch Artist (Hand-Drawn Yuzen)

A traditional craft technician who traces patterns used in the Yuzen dyeing process onto silk fabric with ink or charcoal as a preliminary sketch, supporting the subsequent dyeing operations.

Seat Master (Go Club)

A profession that handles operations, customer service, and instruction at a Go club, serving as the host for games, managing members, and planning events.

Scale Graduation Worker

Specialized profession that engraves and processes scales used in measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers with high precision using techniques like precision mechanical machining and laser engraving.