Shinto-Buddhist Altar Joiner
しんぶつぐさしものしょく
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A craftsman who produces wooden products such as Shinto and Buddhist implements and altars used in shrines and temples, using joinery techniques and traditional finishing processes.
Description
Shinto-Buddhist Altar Joiners produce wooden utensils such as Shinto implements, Buddhist implements, and altars used in shrines and temples. They employ joinery techniques for wood selection, splicing, grooving, and assembly, while handling various processes including carving, lacquering, and metal fitting installation. Precise dimension control and high finishing accuracy are required. They inherit traditional techniques and also accommodate customer requests for designs and specifications. Amid a shortage of successors, many are certified as regional traditional craftsmen, and skill inheritance and new market development are demanded.
Future Outlook
While the shortage of successors is intensifying due to population decline and aging, demand is maintained to some extent by the re-evaluation of traditional craft values and inbound tourism needs. Skill inheritance and diversification of sales channels will be future challenges.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient / Understanding of Traditional Culture
Work Style
Family Business / Made-to-Order Production / OEM Manufacturing / Self-Employed / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice Craftsman → Independent Craftsman → Workshop Owner / Meister → Traditional Craftsman → Successor Training / Instructor
Required Skills
Drafting and Design / Joinery Technology / Lacquering Techniques / Metal Fitting Installation / Wood Processing Technology
Recommended Skills
CAD Design / Carving Technology / Painting Primer Treatment / Woodworking Joint Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the precision of dimensions and finishes determines the quality of the work. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously acquire traditional techniques and new processing methods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because traditional techniques are emphasized and there are few drastic changes. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is mainly done individually. |
Related Qualifications
- Skills Proficiency Test (Woodworking)
- Traditional Craftsman (Prefectural Certification)
Aliases
- Buddhist Implement Craftsman
- Joiner
- Shinto Implement Craftsman
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