Workshop × 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.

260 jobs found.

Barrel Maker (Wooden)

A profession that manufactures and repairs barrels and tubs by assembling timber.

Cooper (Wooden)

Craftsman who makes wooden barrels. Uses bent wood, assembly, and metal fittings to create traditional craft containers for storing alcoholic beverages and food.

Sekishu Hanshi Papermaker

Artisan who manufactures hanshi of Sekishu washi using traditional methods. Handles the entire process from raw material processing to paper forming, drying, and finishing.

Ceramic Decorator (Ceramics)

A profession that applies underglaze and overglaze paintings to ceramics such as porcelain and pottery, enhancing the product's aesthetics and added value.

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 Blind Maker

A craft that manufactures sudare using bamboo as material. It is a traditional craft manufacturing job involving manual selection and processing of bamboo, braiding, finishing, and inspection.

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 rib manufacturer

This occupation involves using bamboo as raw material to perform processes such as splitting, shaving, forming, and drying to manufacture the frames of bamboo rib products like umbrella ribs and fan ribs.

Barrel Repairer

Artisan who repairs damaged parts of wooden barrels used for sake, wine, etc., restoring airtightness and durability.

Dantsu (dan) Weaver

Artisans who handle the entire manufacturing process of dantsu (rugs and carpets), specializing in everything from raw yarn preparation to dyeing, weaving, and finishing.