Traditional Artisan × Strengths: Physical Stamina & Endurance
For Those with High Physical Stamina & Endurance
This collection features jobs that may suit those who are relatively comfortable with physical work and sustaining activity for extended periods.
Physical stamina manifests in various ways. Some situations require standing for long hours, while others involve carrying heavy objects. Quick, burst movements may be needed, or endurance may be required. Additionally, mental stamina to maintain concentration for extended periods is also an important element alongside physical stamina.
The jobs introduced here tend to involve more opportunities to use your body or extended activity periods. Explore where you can utilize your stamina and endurance.
9 jobs found.
Aizu Lacquer Craftsman
Artisan who manufactures lacquerware by applying the traditional Aizu lacquer technique from the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. Handles everything consistently from wood base preparation, lacquer coating, polishing, and maki-e decorations.
Board Planer (Barrel and Cask Manufacturing)
Board planers plane wooden boards that become parts for barrels and casks using hand tools such as planes, precisely adjusting their shape and thickness.
Barrel Maker (Wooden)
A profession that manufactures and repairs barrels and tubs by assembling timber.
Dyeing Pattern Setter (Spinning, Weaving Manufacturing)
Artisan technician who uses stencils to apply paste or dye to fabric, expressing dyeing patterns.
Lantern Craftsman
Craftsman who handcrafts traditional lanterns using washi paper and bamboo frames. Shapes ornamental or practical lanterns.
Tokobashira Manufacturing Worker
Tokobashira manufacturing workers are artisans responsible for wood selection, processing, and finishing of tokobashira used in traditional Japanese architecture.
Miso Barrel Maker (Wooden)
A craftsman who manufactures wooden miso barrels, responsible for traditional manufacturing tasks from wood selection through processing, assembly, and finishing.
Mitsumata (みつまた) Bark Stripper (Forestry)
Specialized forestry occupation that manually peels bark from mitsumata logs and prepares traditional papermaking raw materials such as washi.
Straw Dyer
A profession that colors straw using plant dyes or chemical dyes and supplies materials used in handicrafts, tatami surfaces, etc.