Design Sense × Strengths: Physical Stamina & Endurance

For Those with High Physical Stamina & Endurance

This collection features jobs that may suit those who are relatively comfortable with physical work and sustaining activity for extended periods.

Physical stamina manifests in various ways. Some situations require standing for long hours, while others involve carrying heavy objects. Quick, burst movements may be needed, or endurance may be required. Additionally, mental stamina to maintain concentration for extended periods is also an important element alongside physical stamina.

The jobs introduced here tend to involve more opportunities to use your body or extended activity periods. Explore where you can utilize your stamina and endurance.

11 jobs found.

Basket Weaver (Bamboo)

Artisan who handcrafts bamboo products such as baskets using bamboo splints. Produces daily necessities and decorative items while inheriting traditional techniques.

Indigo Dyer

An artisan who dyes fabrics and clothes using traditional dyeing techniques such as indigo dyeing and handles the process up to productization.

Automotive Seat Reupholsterer

A craftsman who cuts and sews covers and cushion materials used in automotive seats and reupholsters/repairs them using dedicated tools.

Shoe Upper Maker (Leather Shoe Manufacturing)

Specialized profession that manufactures footwear through consistent manual labor and machine operations, from leather shoe material selection, cutting, sewing, sole attachment, to finishing.

Bamboo Broom Maker

A profession that processes bamboo materials, braids and binds them into cleaning brooms, and finishes them.

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.

Seamstress (Japanese Clothing)

Artisan specializing in tailoring, alterations, and sewing of traditional Japanese clothing (such as kimono).

Panama Hat Body Maker

Artisan who hand-weaves the hat body (basic shape of the hat) of Panama hats from natural materials.

Hyōgu-shi Apprentice

Apprentice craftsman learning production and restoration techniques for Japanese decorative items such as hanging scrolls, fusuma, and folding screens under a senior artisan.

Knife Maker

A craftsman who forges steel materials, undergoes heat treatment and polishing to manufacture knives. Combines traditional techniques with modern technology to produce high-quality blades.