Mitsumata (みつまた) Bark Stripper (Forestry)
みつまたかわむきにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Other Forestry Occupations
Summary
Specialized forestry occupation that manually peels bark from mitsumata logs and prepares traditional papermaking raw materials such as washi.
Description
The mitsumata bark stripper handles the task of separating and peeling off the outer and inner bark layers from mature mitsumata trees. The peeled bark undergoes drying and sorting before being processed into washi raw materials and the like. The work requires precise knife operation skills and physical strength, and inheriting traditional techniques plays an important role.
Future Outlook
Demand for mitsumata as a traditional papermaking raw material such as washi is limited, but there is stable demand due to efforts to preserve traditional culture, and securing successors is a challenge.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Forestry Worker → Forestry Technician → Site Supervisor → Traditional Artisan
Required Skills
Knife Handling / Log Fixing and Moving Techniques / Standing Work
Recommended Skills
Basics of Wood Science / Machine Operation (Bark Peeling)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to maintain uniform bark thickness, etc. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to endure long hours of standing work and handling heavy logs. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Little complex analytical work. |
| Communication Skills | Little interpersonal negotiation; work-oriented. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Little need for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no numerical processing. |
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