Anko × Strengths: Creativity & Ideation
For Those Strong in Creativity & Ideation
This collection features jobs that may suit those who are relatively comfortable generating new ideas and concepts.
Creativity holds value not only in artistic fields but in all kinds of work. Both small ideas that improve existing methods and entirely new concepts are expressions of creativity. Additionally, some deepen their thinking alone, while others develop ideas through dialogue with others.
The jobs introduced here tend to offer more opportunities to utilize new ideas. Explore how your creativity can flourish.
5 jobs found.
Anko Applicator (Wagashi Manufacturing)
An anko applicator is a wagashi manufacturing artisan who evenly applies anko to the dough, shapes it, and finishes the product.
Wagashi Craftsman
A specialist profession that manufactures wagashi using traditional methods and techniques with ingredients like anko and glutinous rice.
Wagashi Confectioner
An artisan who uses anko, mochi, gyuhi, etc., to produce namagashi such as nerikiri and seasonal fresh sweets. Pursues seasonality and aesthetic expression through traditional techniques.
Fresh wagashi finisher
Artisan responsible for finishing processes such as shaping, coloring, and decorating fresh wagashi (nerikiri, premium fresh wagashi, etc.).
Japanese fresh confectionery manufacturing worker
Artisans and technicians who manufacture Japanese-style fresh confections using glutinous rice flour, wheat flour, sugar, and anko as raw materials. They knead, shape, steam, and finish by hand or with dedicated machines, adding seasonal appeal and aesthetic elements before providing them.