Polishing × 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.

92 jobs found.

Sculptor (Metal Sculpture)

A specialist profession that uses sculpting tools and machinery on metal materials to apply decorations and designs, producing art pieces, decorative items, industrial parts, etc.

Tsuishu Manufacturer

Tsuishu manufacturers are traditional lacquerware artisans who layer red lacquer multiple times and carve the lacquer layers to create raised patterns.

Tsuishu Wood Carver

A Tsuishu wood carver is a craftsman skilled in the traditional craft technique of applying multiple layers of lacquer to a wood base and then carving patterns with a carving knife.

Walking Stick Craftsman

Craftsman who designs, processes, and finishes wooden or metal walking sticks and canes. Handles everything from material selection to assembly, polishing, painting, and decoration.

Tsugaru Lacquerware Craftsman

Traditional craft artisan who uses lacquer and wood to create lacquerware employing unique techniques from the Tsugaru region.

Boxwood (Tsuge) Craftsman

Artisan who carves and finishes precision wooden products such as combs and ornaments by hand using high-grade boxwood material.

Horn Craftsman

Artisan who crafts combs, ornaments, and craft goods using animal horns and tusks as primary materials through techniques such as carving, shaping, and polishing.

Sword Scabbard Maker

Traditional craft artisan who handles the design, crafting, and finishing of sword scabbards in an integrated manner. Manages everything from wood selection to lacquering and decoration, protecting the blade and enhancing its aesthetic appeal.

Swordsmith

A traditional craft technician who manufactures and repairs Japanese swords and other bladed weapons.

Copper craftsman

A profession that processes copper plates and copper wires to produce utensils and decorative items. Performs processes such as hammering, welding, and polishing using traditional techniques.