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308 jobs found.

Hagoita Painter

Traditional coloring artisan who applies colors to the wooden surface of hagoita and carefully draws patterns and decorations.

Sandal Strap Maker

Sandal strap makers produce the hanao (the strap running from the heel across the instep) used in zori, geta, and other footwear, using cloth, leather, or synthetic materials.

Panama Hat Body Maker

Artisan who hand-weaves the hat body (basic shape of the hat) of Panama hats from natural materials.

Feather Broom Maker

Artisan who manually manufactures cleaning feather brooms by combining bird feathers and wooden handles.

Hamaya Manufacturer

Hamaya manufacturers handcraft hamaya arrows, used as lucky charms at shrines, using wood, feathers, and decorations.

Bladesmith

Occupation of heating, hammering, and polishing metal to manufacture blades such as kitchen knives and scissors.

Knife sharpener

A profession that sharpens blades such as kitchen knives and scissors at appropriate angles using polishing techniques to restore and improve sharpness.

Needle Box Manufacturing Worker (Wooden)

Occupation of manufacturing needle boxes, which are small containers for sewing tools, by processing wood.

Hikisome Dyer

An artisan who draws patterns on fabric using resist agents and allows dyes to penetrate, expressing diverse patterns.

Hina Doll Maker

Artisans who create traditional hina dolls using materials such as wood, hariko, and fabric, handling everything from wood cutting to assembly, face coloring, and dressing in costumes.