Traditional Craftsman × Weaknesses: Collaboration & Teamwork

Jobs Allowing Individual Focus Rather Than Teamwork

This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer to work individually with focus rather than team collaboration.

The need for cooperation varies by occupation. Some jobs allow you to excel in environments where you can work independently at your own pace and concentrate deeply, rather than constantly working in teams. Additionally, in some fields, individual expertise and unique perspectives are valued.

What matters is finding an environment where you can maximize your concentration. The ability to produce results independently is also an important strength. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such individual capabilities.

95 jobs found.

Geta Sandal Maker

The geta sandal maker occupation primarily involves processing wood and attaching hanao (thongs) to manufacture traditional footwear known as geta.

Amagasa Bone Maker (Wagasa Manufacturing)

Traditional craft artisan who precisely shaves bamboo material using a lathe or hand tools and assembles the framework for wagasa.

Rush Grass Basket Weaver

Traditional handicraft occupation that weaves baskets and small items using rush grass as the main material.

Ikkambari Artisan

Traditional craft technique of layering washi paper or cloth onto base materials such as baskets, securing with glue, and applying decorative and waterproof treatments.

Seal Engraver

A craftsman who engraves letters or designs into seal materials to manufacture seals.

Seal Stamp Engraver

Artisan who engraves characters and designs on seals such as hanko and stamps.

Uchiwa Painting Worker

Artisan who applies base processing to washi uchiwa and meticulously draws traditional patterns or designs using paints and brushes.

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.

Lacquer Worker

Traditional craft artisan who applies lacquer to wooden or bamboo utensils, dries, polishes, and decorates them to produce lacquerware.

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.