Kombu Harvesting and Drying Worker
こんぶさいしゅかんそうさぎょうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Seaweed and Shellfish Harvesters
Summary
Workers who harvest kombu from the sea or aquaculture sites, dry and sort it using sun-drying or machines, and process it into products.
Description
Kombu harvesting and drying workers harvest kombu by hand or using boats from rocky shores or aquaculture sites, remove moisture using sun-drying or dryers, check quality while sorting and packaging. They plan work according to weather and tidal conditions, pay attention to safety and hygiene, and perform long hours of outdoor and onboard work. Since the harvest season is limited by season and region, intensive work is required during busy periods, and maintaining quality suitable for storage and distribution after harvest is demanded.
Future Outlook
Aging population and successor shortages are challenges. Demand for kombu due to health consciousness is stable, and efficiency improvements are expected through the introduction of aquaculture technology and drying machines.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Interested in Natural Environment / Patient / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Onboard Work / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations / Team Work
Career Path
Seaweed Aquaculture Worker → Fishery Technician → Processing and Sales Staff → Fishery Manager
Required Skills
Dryer Operation / Knowledge of Tides and Currents / Kombu Identification / Safety and Hygiene / Small Boat Handling
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance / Quality Control / Seaweed Processing / Weather Forecasting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Due to the need to flexibly respond to changes in weather and sea conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Checking sorting and drying conditions is important to maintain kombu quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is essential to endure long hours of heavy labor and work at sea. |
| Stress Tolerance | Tolerance is needed to cope with bad weather and excessive workload. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The work is repetitive with little logical analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are the main focus with few opportunities for idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity calculations are simple. |
Related Qualifications
- Small Boat Operator License
Aliases
- Kombu Dryer
- Kombu Harvester
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