Wakame Harvester
わかめさいしゅさぎょうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Seaweed and Shellfish Harvesters
Summary
A fishery worker who harvests wakame grown on coasts or aquaculture sites using manual labor or onboard operations, and handles harvesting, sorting, and preparation for shipment.
Description
Wakame harvesters are specialists who harvest and sort wakame grown in coastal areas or aquaculture sites during spring and autumn seasons. Using small boats or scaffolds, they cut wakame growing near the sea surface with hands or tools, wash and sort it in seawater, bundle it, and land it onshore. Duties also include observing weather and tides, quality control, and checking seaweed conditions for future aquaculture, requiring physical stamina, concentration, and teamwork in harsh marine environments.
Future Outlook
With increasing health consciousness and promotion of diverse seaweed uses, wakame demand is expected to remain stable. While high-quality harvesting techniques and efficiency improvements are required, labor shortages are a challenge, and expectations are high for young entrants and strengthened production systems through aquaculture technology advancements.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Fishery Trainee → Wakame Harvester → Veteran Work Leader → Fishery Owner
Required Skills
Basic Seaweed Knowledge / Manual Harvesting / Onboard Work
Recommended Skills
Basic Meteorology Knowledge / Fishing Gear Maintenance / Small Boat Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Adaptation to changes in weather and sea conditions is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is needed to discern the quality of harvested products. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed for long hours of marine work and transporting heavy wakame. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Required for cooperating on boats or work teams. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced analytical skills are not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical tasks or calculations are minimal. |
Aliases
- Wakame Fisherman
- Wakame Harvester
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