Artisan (Apprentice) × Weaknesses: Numerical & Quantitative Analysis
Jobs Utilizing Other Abilities with Less Numerical Work
This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer to work utilizing language and interpersonal skills rather than working with numbers.
The need for mathematical thinking varies by occupation. Many jobs value other abilities - language skills, interpersonal abilities, sensitivity, creativity - more than numbers and calculations. Additionally, in some fields, qualitative judgment and understanding of human relationships are the most valuable assets.
What matters is finding an environment where you can utilize your strengths. Various abilities beyond numbers also hold important value in society. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such diverse strengths.
46 jobs found.
Katagami Stencil Carver
Traditional craft artisan who applies resist processing to washi paper and precisely carves stencil paper for katazome dyeing based on patterns.
Bamboo Craft Worker
Traditional craftsperson who creates products using techniques such as material preparation, weaving, and carving with bamboo as the material.
Chitsu (Chitsu) Manufacturing Worker
Artisan who manufactures chitsu to protect books and scrolls. Uses washi paper and cloth for mounting processing to beautifully and safely store works and documents.
Tsuiki (Hammered) Artisan
Traditional craft artisan who shapes metal materials such as copper plates by hammering them into vessels.
Hanging Lantern Maker
Craftsman who fabricates, repairs, and restores traditional Japanese hanging lanterns and lighting fixtures used in shrines, temples, ryotei restaurants, and tea rooms using woodworking, metalworking, lacquering, and other techniques.
Vine Craft Artisan
Traditional handicraft occupation that uses wild vines from mountains and fields as material, processes and weaves them to produce baskets, daily utensils, and decorative items.
Hand-Painted Kimono Maker
Artisan who uses brushes and dyes to hand-draw patterns on one-of-a-kind kimonos. Combines traditional techniques with creativity to perform painting and dyeing work.
Handmade Washi Paper Maker
Traditional craft artisan who manually processes raw materials, forms washi from kozo and others by hand-dipping, and performs drying and finishing.
Railway Vehicle Sign Writer
Artisan who hand-draws model numbers, company logos, destination signs, etc., beautifully and accurately on the body of railway vehicles.
Ceramic Bisque Worker
Ceramic bisque workers apply underdrawing (sogaki) to the bisque of formed ceramics, preparing the foundation for glazing and final firing.