Dexterous Hands Skilled in Fine Work × Weaknesses: Collaboration & Teamwork

Jobs Allowing Individual Focus Rather Than Teamwork

This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer to work individually with focus rather than team collaboration.

The need for cooperation varies by occupation. Some jobs allow you to excel in environments where you can work independently at your own pace and concentrate deeply, rather than constantly working in teams. Additionally, in some fields, individual expertise and unique perspectives are valued.

What matters is finding an environment where you can maximize your concentration. The ability to produce results independently is also an important strength. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such individual capabilities.

14 jobs found.

Geta Sandal Maker

The geta sandal maker occupation primarily involves processing wood and attaching hanao (thongs) to manufacture traditional footwear known as geta.

Lacquer Coating Worker

Artisan who applies multiple layers of natural lacquer to the surfaces of lacquerware, wooden products, metals, ceramics, etc., repeatedly drying and polishing to impart beautiful luster and durability.

Kakehagi (hagi) Worker

In the textile manufacturing process, artisans who manually repair and reweave cuts or frays in warp or weft threads using specialized kakehagi needles and thread to maintain product quality.

Gold Leaf Processing Worker (Yuzen)

Traditional artisan occupation that applies gold leaf to yuzen-dyed textiles, adding gorgeous decorations to high-class kimonos and the like.

Optical Angle Measuring Instrument Assembler

Manufacturing job that assembles parts of optical angle measuring instruments and performs precision adjustments and calibration.

Shakuhachi Maker

Craftsman who makes shakuhachi, a bamboo vertical flute. Handles everything from material selection through processing to finishing adjustments consistently by hand.

Pearl Hole Driller

Specialized technician who accurately drills holes in pearls, responsible for processing pearls for jewelry.

Bamboo Spinning Top Maker

Artisan who processes bamboo material to manufacture traditional handmade bamboo spinning tops (bamboo koma).

Seal (ten) Engraver

Traditional craft occupation that designs scripts on stone, wood, ivory, etc., and carves seals using specialized engraving knives.

Ceramic Carver

Ceramic carvers shape clay and then apply decorative or three-dimensional expressions using carving techniques; this is a manufacturing technical occupation.