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.
Uchiwa Manufacturer
Traditional handicraft occupation that manufactures uchiwa using bamboo and paper.
Umeki Zaiku Craftsman
Specialist who repairs and restores cracks or chipped areas in wooden products by inlaying matching wood pieces that blend with the surrounding color and grain.
Urushi Painting Worker (Ceramics Manufacturing)
Artisan who uses lacquer or pigments to paint and decorate ceramic bisque ware. Inherits traditional techniques while hand-drawing delicate patterns.
Lacquer Worker
Traditional craft artisan who applies lacquer to wooden or bamboo utensils, dries, polishes, and decorates them to produce lacquerware.
Lacquer Strainer
Traditional craft occupation that applies lacquer to beautifully finish the surfaces of utensils and objects, enhancing durability.
Urushi Filtering Worker
Urushi filtering workers are craftsmen who apply multiple layers of urushi to wooden products or lacquerware, repeating grinding and drying to create a smooth and beautiful urushi coating.
Lacquer Coating Worker
Artisan who applies multiple layers of natural lacquer to the surfaces of lacquerware, wooden products, metals, ceramics, etc., repeatedly drying and polishing to impart beautiful luster and durability.
Oke Barrel Repair Worker
Specialist occupation that repairs and restores wooden oke barrels and tubs used in sake brewing and soy sauce production industries, recovering their functionality.
Oshie Artisan (Hagoita)
Traditional craft artisan who expresses three-dimensional patterns by attaching fabric and paper to hagoita. Utilizes meticulous work and aesthetic sense to produce decorative hagoita.
Obijime Braider
Artisan who manufactures kumihimo cords used as obijime to secure and decorate kimono sashes, using traditional hand-braiding techniques or machine braiding.