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.

Rubbing Lacquer Craftsman

Traditional craftsperson who applies natural lacquer by hand in multiple layers to the surfaces of wooden products and similar items to enhance beauty and durability.

Steamer Manufacturing Worker

Steamer manufacturing workers process bamboo or wood to manufacture cooking steamers (seiro).

Tray and Bowl Lacquerware Craftworker

A traditional craft occupation that applies lacquer to everyday wooden tableware such as trays and bowls, from undercoating preparation to finish coating.

Katagami Stencil Carver

Traditional craft artisan who applies resist processing to washi paper and precisely carves stencil paper for katazome dyeing based on patterns.

Bamboo Chair Maker

A profession that utilizes the characteristics of bamboo, handling everything from the design to material processing, assembly, and finishing of bamboo chairs.

Bamboo Basket Weaver

A profession that hand-weaves baskets using bamboo as material to manufacture daily necessities and decorative items.

Bamboo Bark Craftsman

Artisan who braids and finishes baskets, trays, ornaments, etc., by hand using bamboo bark as material.

Bamboo Craft Artist

A profession that designs and produces craft items such as baskets, containers, and interior accessories using bamboo as material. It fuses traditional techniques with modern designs to create works that bring out the maximum appeal of bamboo materials.

Bamboo Craft Worker

Traditional craftsperson who creates products using techniques such as material preparation, weaving, and carving with bamboo as the material.

Bamboo Craft Worker

A profession that uses bamboo as material to produce daily necessities and decorative items using techniques such as splitting bamboo, weaving, and bending processing.