Apprentice × Weaknesses: Collaboration & Teamwork

Jobs Allowing Individual Focus Rather Than Teamwork

This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer to work individually with focus rather than team collaboration.

The need for cooperation varies by occupation. Some jobs allow you to excel in environments where you can work independently at your own pace and concentrate deeply, rather than constantly working in teams. Additionally, in some fields, individual expertise and unique perspectives are valued.

What matters is finding an environment where you can maximize your concentration. The ability to produce results independently is also an important strength. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such individual capabilities.

85 jobs found.

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.

Stencil Engraver (Metal)

Craftsman who transfers patterns to metal stencils for textile stencil dyeing (katazome) and engraves and processes them precisely.

Bamboo Ruler Maker

A craftsman who handcrafts precise measuring rulers (bamboo rulers) using bamboo as material.

Tatami Repairer

Specialist who restores and maintains the functionality and aesthetics of tatami mats through resurfacing, flipping over, and base adjustments.

Daruma manufacturer (paper-made)

Traditional craft artisan who manually performs a series of processes using washi or paper, from making the Daruma core material to papier-mâché application, drying, coloring, and face painting.

Paper Lantern (Chōchin) Painter

A traditional artisan who hand-draws decorative pictures or letters on lanterns using materials like washi paper and bamboo frames.

Tsuishu Manufacturer

Tsuishu manufacturers are traditional lacquerware artisans who layer red lacquer multiple times and carve the lacquer layers to create raised patterns.

Tsugaru Lacquerware Craftsman

Traditional craft artisan who uses lacquer and wood to create lacquerware employing unique techniques from the Tsugaru region.

Boxwood (Tsuge) Craftsman

Artisan who carves and finishes precision wooden products such as combs and ornaments by hand using high-grade boxwood material.

Horn Craftsman

Artisan who crafts combs, ornaments, and craft goods using animal horns and tusks as primary materials through techniques such as carving, shaping, and polishing.