Artisan × 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.

79 jobs found.

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.

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.

Hand-Beaten Cord Maker

A job that processes fibers such as hemp, cotton, and silk into cord shapes by beating or twisting them together using manual labor or simple tools.

Hand-Drawn Artisan (Dyeing Industry)

Artisan who draws patterns on fabric using hand-drawing techniques and performs dyeing processes using resist and dyes.

Natural Dyer

A processing worker who dyes colors onto fiber products using natural dyes, inheriting ancient techniques while finishing the products.

Doll Head Maker

Artisan who shapes, sculpts, and colors doll heads from materials (such as wood, resin, clay, etc.) to create expressive finishes.

Hagoita Maker

Hagoita makers are traditional craft specialists who handle hagoita used as New Year's decorations or toys, from wood forming, base preparation, lacquer coating, painting, gold leaf application, to finishing, all consistently.

Panama Straw Zori Maker

Traditional craft artisan who handcrafts zori using Panama straw (natural grass material).

Feather Broom Maker

Artisan who manually manufactures cleaning feather brooms by combining bird feathers and wooden handles.

Handbag Repair Worker

Specialist who repairs tears, hardware malfunctions, fading, etc., in leather handbags, restoring shape, appearance, and durability.