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.

Shell Craftsman

Artisan who creates decorative items and crafts using techniques such as cutting, polishing, and inlaying shells as material.

Basket Weaver (Bamboo)

Artisan who handcrafts bamboo products such as baskets using bamboo splints. Produces daily necessities and decorative items while inheriting traditional techniques.

Ornamental Metalworker (Shrine and Buddhist Implements Manufacturing)

Ornamental metalworkers are traditional craftspeople who design, manufacture, and finish metal decorative fittings used in shrines and Buddhist implements.

Confectionery Wood Mold Maker

Artisan who designs and carves wooden molds used in confectionery manufacturing, creating molds for shaping wagashi and similar sweets.

Blacksmith Assistant

A traditional technical job that heats metal materials in a furnace and shapes them by hammering using a hammer or anvil. Performs support tasks under the instructions of a blacksmith, handling product finishing and heat treatment.

Blacksmith

Traditional metalworking profession that heats metal and shapes it by hammering or pressing.

Kasuri Weaver

Kasuri weavers pre-dye sections of warp and weft yarns separately and weave to express unique kasuri patterns, a traditional hand-weaving technical occupation.

Kasuri Thread Tier

Artisan who ties and divides threads to create patterns in traditional kasuri products.

Armor Craftsman

A profession that crafts armor as martial equipment using materials such as iron and leather with ancient techniques.

Kudzu Cloth (Kappu) Manufacturing Worker

A profession that extracts fibers from kudzu roots, spins them into yarn by hand, and weaves kudzu cloth by hand weaving.