Independent Business × 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.

115 jobs found.

Bamboo Bark Craftsman

Artisan who braids and finishes baskets, trays, ornaments, etc., by hand using bamboo bark as material.

Bamboo Travel Basket Weaver

Traditional craft occupation that hand-weaves daily necessities such as baskets and travel baskets using bamboo as material.

Bamboo Spinning Top Maker

Artisan who processes bamboo material to manufacture traditional handmade bamboo spinning tops (bamboo koma).

Bamboo Broom Maker

A profession that processes bamboo materials, braids and binds them into cleaning brooms, and finishes them.

Tatami Surface Replacement Worker

A tatami surface replacement worker is a specialist who regenerates tatami by replacing worn tatami surfaces and sewing on the edges.

Tatami Repairer

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

Custom Women's and Children's Clothing Tailor

Specialized technical occupation that produces made-to-order high-end women's and children's clothing.

Paper Lantern (Chōchin) Painter

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

Chinkin Artisan

Traditional craft artisan who engraves patterns on lacquerware surfaces and applies decoration by depositing gold powder or gold leaf.

Walking Stick Craftsman

Craftsman who designs, processes, and finishes wooden or metal walking sticks and canes. Handles everything from material selection to assembly, polishing, painting, and decoration.