Craftsman × 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.
53 jobs found.
Amigasa maker
An amigasa maker is a craftsperson who weaves natural materials such as straw and bamboo splints to create traditional amigasa hats. The process from material selection, weaving, to finishing is performed entirely by hand.
Rush Grass Basket Weaver
Traditional handicraft occupation that weaves baskets and small items using rush grass as the main material.
Ikkambari Artisan
Traditional craft technique of layering washi paper or cloth onto base materials such as baskets, securing with glue, and applying decorative and waterproof treatments.
Seal Manufacturer
Seal manufacturers handle the entire process from material selection, engraving, finishing, and inspection for seals used by individuals and companies. They combine manual labor and machine operations to produce high-precision seals.
Uchiwa Painting Worker
Artisan who applies base processing to washi uchiwa and meticulously draws traditional patterns or designs using paints and brushes.
Fan Rib Craftsman (Bamboo Made)
Traditional craft occupation that manufactures bamboo fan ribs (senkotsu). Performs the entire process consistently from bamboo material selection, splitting, bending, assembly, and finishing.
Onigawara Craftsman
Traditional craftsman who shapes clay, applies sculptures and decorations, fires it in a kiln, and manufactures onigawara, which are decorative roof tiles.
Wire Mesh Hand Weaver
A metalworking occupation that manually weaves wires to manufacture metal meshes (such as filters and screens).
Cherry Bark Craftsman (Sakura Bark Craft)
Artisan who creates crafts such as vessels and decorative items using the bark of mountain cherry trees. Requires manual skills utilizing the properties of natural materials and finishing techniques such as lacquer coating.
Kikouri (kikouri) fabric weaver
A traditional craft artisan who weaves thin bamboo or wood materials to produce the foundational fabric for kikouri baskets.