Lantern Frame Maker (Bamboo Made)

ちょうちんほねせいぞうこう(たけせい)

Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Artisan who uses bamboo material to process and assemble lantern frames.

Description

Handles everything from bamboo material selection to processing and assembly. Centered on manual operations such as drying, bending, and joining, requires precise dimension control and strength assurance. Inherits traditional techniques while producing shapes suited to purposes such as festival use or decoration. Work is performed in small workshops or traditional craft shops, and independence or starting one's own business becomes possible with accumulated experience.

Future Outlook

Serious shortage of successors due to declining birthrate, aging population, and decrease in traditional craft workers. Skill inheritance and new product development are challenges, supported by regional revitalization and tourism demand.

Personality Traits

Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Patient

Work Style

Event Exhibition / Made-to-Order Production / Sole Proprietor / Workshop Employment

Career Path

Apprentice → Artisan → Workshop Manager → Independence and Opening a Business → Traditional Craftsman

Required Skills

Assembly Skills / Bamboo Processing Skills / Drying Processing Skills / Measurement Tool Operation

Recommended Skills

Blade Sharpening Skills / Traditional Craft Knowledge / Understanding of Japanese Paper and Glue Properties

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because it requires precisely handling fine bamboo knots and dimensional accuracy.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because there is a lot of prolonged standing work and physical labor.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Analytical & Logical Thinking Because empirical knowledge is valued more than advanced analytical judgment.
Communication Skills Because work is mainly performed individually.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because complex calculations are minimal, mainly involving rough dimension estimation.

Aliases

  • Bamboo Lantern Frame Maker
  • Lantern Frame Artisan

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