Wild Vegetable Picker
さんさいとりにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Other Forestry Occupations
Summary
A profession that identifies wild vegetables in mountainous or forested areas, harvests them, and provides them for shipment or personal consumption.
Description
Wild vegetable pickers collect wild vegetables such as kogomi, warabi, zenmai, and fukinotou in natural environments like mountain forests and satoyama. Specialized knowledge of plant ecology, growth seasons, and identification methods is required, along with attention to prevent contamination with poisonous plants. After harvesting, they sort, wash, and coordinate with shipping destinations. It has aspects of seasonal labor easily affected by manpower and weather. Physical strength and endurance are essential for traversing rugged mountain paths.
Future Outlook
While a decrease in practitioners is anticipated due to aging populations and environmental changes, the market is expected to be maintained and expanded by growing demand for health-oriented products and local production for local consumption.
Personality Traits
Cautious and attentive / Excellent observation skills / Interest in natural environments / Patient and enduring
Work Style
Field Sales / Part-Time / Seasonal / Self-Employed Freelancer
Career Path
Independent wild vegetable specialist business → Shipment to agricultural and forestry product direct sales outlets → Guide / Eco-tour leader → Worker at agriculture, forestry, and fisheries-related companies
Required Skills
Navigation (GPS / Topographic Maps) / Physical Strength / Safe Harvesting / Wild Vegetable Knowledge
Recommended Skills
First Aid Knowledge / Outdoor Gear Handling / Sales Skills / Standard Motor Vehicle License
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because harvesting plans must be flexibly adjusted in response to changes in weather or growth conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately distinguish wild vegetables that resemble poisonous plants. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required to walk mountain paths for long hours and continue harvesting. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because only measurements and simple quantity management are needed, with no requirement for advanced mathematical analysis. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is often done individually with little collaboration. |
Aliases
- Wild Vegetable Gatherer
- Wild Vegetable Hunter
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