Excellent aesthetic sense × Weaknesses: Numerical & Quantitative Analysis

Jobs Utilizing Other Abilities with Less Numerical Work

This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer to work utilizing language and interpersonal skills rather than working with numbers.

The need for mathematical thinking varies by occupation. Many jobs value other abilities - language skills, interpersonal abilities, sensitivity, creativity - more than numbers and calculations. Additionally, in some fields, qualitative judgment and understanding of human relationships are the most valuable assets.

What matters is finding an environment where you can utilize your strengths. Various abilities beyond numbers also hold important value in society. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such diverse strengths.

313 jobs found.

Furniture Manufacturing Worker (Bamboo-made)

Occupation of manufacturing furniture using bamboo as material. Handles processes from selection of bamboo material to processing, assembly, and finishing.

Painter (Ceramic manufacturing)

Artisan who paints designs, colors, and patterns on the bisque-fired body of ceramics.

Sign Painter Apprentice

Apprenticeship stage for learning hand-drawn signboard and sign production techniques under the guidance of senior craftsmen.

Blacksmith

Traditional metalworking profession that heats metal and shapes it by hammering or pressing.

Kasuri Weaver

Kasuri weavers pre-dye sections of warp and weft yarns separately and weave to express unique kasuri patterns, a traditional hand-weaving technical occupation.

Kasuri Thread Tier

Artisan who ties and divides threads to create patterns in traditional kasuri products.

Pattern Paper Engraver

Traditional craft artisan who precisely engraves Japanese patterns and designs onto paper stencils used in manufacturing processes such as dyeing and katazome.

Cup Manufacturing Worker (Precious Metal Products)

Occupation of casting, processing, polishing precious metal cups, applying decorations and engravings, and finishing them.

Wig dresser

Wig dressers are professionals who select wigs according to customers' requests, adjust sizes, cut and style, color, and perform maintenance, etc.

Cherry Bark Craftsman (Sakura Bark Craft)

Artisan who creates crafts such as vessels and decorative items using the bark of mountain cherry trees. Requires manual skills utilizing the properties of natural materials and finishing techniques such as lacquer coating.