Dexterous Hands Skilled in Fine Work × Career Path: Traditional Craftsman
10 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.
Ornamental Metalworker (Shrine and Buddhist Implements Manufacturing)
Ornamental metalworkers are traditional craftspeople who design, manufacture, and finish metal decorative fittings used in shrines and Buddhist implements.
Blacksmith Assistant
A traditional technical job that heats metal materials in a furnace and shapes them by hammering using a hammer or anvil. Performs support tasks under the instructions of a blacksmith, handling product finishing and heat treatment.
Shakuhachi Maker
Craftsman who makes shakuhachi, a bamboo vertical flute. Handles everything from material selection through processing to finishing adjustments consistently by hand.
Stamping Worker (Lacquerware Manufacturing)
Artisan who applies stamping decorations to the surface of lacquerware using press machines and molds.
Chitsu (Chitsu) Manufacturing Worker
Artisan who manufactures chitsu to protect books and scrolls. Uses washi paper and cloth for mounting processing to beautifully and safely store works and documents.
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.
Mounting Artisan (Hyōgu)
Traditional craftsperson who uses washi paper or fabric to decorate and reinforce artworks such as hanging scrolls, screens, and frames, shaping them for preservation and display.