Excellent aesthetic sense × 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.

119 jobs found.

Painting Finishing Worker

Artisans and workers who apply painting and decoration to porcelain and pottery products, perform glaze application, and final finishing.

Fan Rib Craftsman (Bamboo Made)

Traditional craft occupation that manufactures bamboo fan ribs (senkotsu). Performs the entire process consistently from bamboo material selection, splitting, bending, assembly, and finishing.

Obijime Braider

Artisan who manufactures kumihimo cords used as obijime to secure and decorate kimono sashes, using traditional hand-braiding techniques or machine braiding.

Obi Cord Braider

Artisan who braids cords (such as obijime) for tying kimono sashes using traditional techniques.

Painter and Sculptor

Artisan who plans and designs three-dimensional works incorporating painting elements, and creates them by sculpting and coloring materials.

Blacksmith

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

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.

Musical Instrument Manufacturing Worker

Occupation that processes materials such as wood and metal to create, assemble, and finish musical instruments like string and wind instruments.

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.

Glass Hand Blowing Worker

Artisan who uses a blowpipe and high-temperature furnace to inflate and shape molten glass into handmade glass products such as tableware and decorative items.