Igusa Cultivation Worker
いぐささいばいさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves cultivating igusa in paddy fields or wet fields, and performing a series of tasks up to harvest, such as weeding, fertilization, water management, cutting, and drying.
Description
Igusa cultivation workers are agricultural workers who mainly use wet fields or paddy fields to grow igusa. Starting from seedling raising in seedbeds, they regularly perform water level management, fertilization, and weeding after transplanting, and conduct cutting and bundling in autumn. After harvest, they perform sun drying or mechanical drying in drying fields, sorting and classification by quality, and ship them as raw materials for tatami facing. They handle various tasks such as work planning according to seasons and weather, machinery operation, and shipment adjustment.
Future Outlook
While aging and shortage of successors are progressing, igusa demand is expected to maintain a certain level due to the return to Japanese-style rooms and interest in traditional culture. Introduction of labor-saving and mechanization technologies is a challenge.
Personality Traits
Interested in the natural environment / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time Agriculture / Part-time Casual / Short-term
Career Path
Farm Work Assistant
Required Skills
Basic Agricultural Machinery Operation / Cutting and Bundling Work / Seedbed Management / Water Management Operation / Weeding and Fertilization Management
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation / Quality Control / Simple Machine Maintenance / Tatami Facing Processing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to respond immediately to changes in weather and water levels. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves heavy labor and many hours of outdoor work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Almost routine work, so little creativity is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Yield prediction and mathematical analysis are less required than in specialized jobs. |
Aliases
- Igusa Cultivator
- Igusa Farmer
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