Wood Product Manufacturing Workers X Career Path: Traditional Craftsman
57 matching 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 (Igusa) Weaver
Artisan who weaves tatami facing using rush grass. Combines traditional hand-weaving techniques with machine operation to manufacture tatami facing for homes and stores.
Rush Grass Basket Weaver
Traditional handicraft occupation that weaves baskets and small items using rush grass as the main material.
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.
Oke Barrel Repair Worker
Specialist occupation that repairs and restores wooden oke barrels and tubs used in sake brewing and soy sauce production industries, recovering their functionality.
Basket Weaver (Bamboo)
Artisan who handcrafts bamboo products such as baskets using bamboo splints. Produces daily necessities and decorative items while inheriting traditional techniques.
Confectionery Wood Mold Maker
Artisan who designs and carves wooden molds used in confectionery manufacturing, creating molds for shaping wagashi and similar sweets.
Cherry Bark Craftsman (Sakura Bark Craft)
Artisan who creates crafts such as vessels and decorative items using the bark of mountain cherry trees. Requires manual skills utilizing the properties of natural materials and finishing techniques such as lacquer coating.
Karaki Sashimono Artisan
Artisan who crafts furniture and decorative items using traditional Karaki joinery techniques. Performs joints, carvings, and finishing that leverage the properties of the wood.