Traditional Craftsman × 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.
165 jobs found.
Handmade Washi Paper Maker
Traditional craft artisan who manually processes raw materials, forms washi from kozo and others by hand-dipping, and performs drying and finishing.
Seal (ten) Engraver
Traditional craft occupation that designs scripts on stone, wood, ivory, etc., and carves seals using specialized engraving knives.
Ceramic Carver
Ceramic carvers shape clay and then apply decorative or three-dimensional expressions using carving techniques; this is a manufacturing technical occupation.
Sword Scabbard Maker
Traditional craft artisan who handles the design, crafting, and finishing of sword scabbards in an integrated manner. Manages everything from wood selection to lacquering and decoration, protecting the blade and enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
Ceramics Painter
A ceramics painter is an artisan who applies underglaze and overglaze painting to ceramic bisque, manages glaze mixing and firing processes to complete the decoration.
Swordsmith
A craftsman who oversees the entire manufacturing process of Japanese swords. Employs advanced techniques from forging to quenching and polishing to create swords that combine artistic value and practicality.
Lacquerware Polisher (Lacquerware Manufacturing)
Specialist who applies multiple layers of lacquer to the body of lacquerware and creates a smooth surface through polishing operations.
Coater (Lacquer: Lacquerware Manufacturing)
Specialist in the lacquerware manufacturing process who applies multiple layers of lacquer to wooden bases and other substrates, repeating polishing and drying to achieve beautiful gloss and durability.
Intermediate Polisher (Lacquerware Manufacturing)
An artisan in lacquerware manufacturing who specializes in polishing (middle polishing) after the middle coating.
Natural Dyer
A processing worker who dyes colors onto fiber products using natural dyes, inheriting ancient techniques while finishing the products.