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.

Bamboo Bark Craftsman

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

Bamboo Craft Worker

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

Bamboo Basket Maker

A craftsman who selects and processes bamboo materials, using weaving techniques to manufacture bamboo baskets. Inherits traditional techniques while producing products that combine functionality and design.

Bamboo Toy Maker

Artisan who crafts toys using bamboo as material and traditional techniques. Finishes through processes such as splitting, weaving, and bending, providing them as souvenirs or children's toys.

Bamboo Broom Maker

A profession that processes bamboo materials, braids and binds them into cleaning brooms, and finishes them.

Tatami Repairer

Specialist who restores and maintains the functionality and aesthetics of tatami mats through resurfacing, flipping over, and base adjustments.

Tabi Wooden Last Maker

Specialist who designs and carves wooden lasts used in tabi manufacturing, refining dimensions and shapes.

Chasen (Chasen) Maker

Traditional manufacturing occupation that handcrafts chasen using bamboo as material, from forming the whisk tip to assembly and finishing.

Paper Lantern Repairer

Artisan who repairs damaged parts of paper lanterns made from washi paper, bamboo, etc., restoring them to a usable state.

Chinkin Artisan

Traditional craft artisan who engraves patterns on lacquerware surfaces and applies decoration by depositing gold powder or gold leaf.