Traditional Crafts 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.

17 jobs found.

Doll Carver

Traditional artisan skill of shaping wooden dolls with chisels and carving knives, followed by coloring and finishing.

Bone Craftsman

A profession that uses animal bones and horns as materials, applying processes such as carving, openwork carving, and polishing with hand tools to produce decorative items and handicrafts.

Maki-e Artist

Traditional decorative craft profession that sprinkles gold or silver powder on the surface of lacquerware to draw pictures or patterns.

Makie Artist Apprentice

Apprentice artisan who assists with basic tasks under a master to acquire the makie technique of drawing patterns on lacquerware using gold, silver powders, etc.

Round Lacquerware Artisan

A traditional craft artisan who applies multiple layers of lacquer to round wooden vessels shaped from wood bases, finishing them through honing and polishing.

Pattern Paste Painter

Artisan technician who applies pattern paste using hand-drawing or stencils to fabric before dyeing, performing dye-resist processing to prevent dye penetration into the patterns.

Yuzen Artisan

Traditional crafts artisan who applies Japanese patterns and designs to fabric using techniques such as dyeing and resist paste.