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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.

9 jobs found.

Ikebana Private Instructor

An instructor who teaches ikebana (fresh flower arrangement) to individuals, guiding the selection and placement of floral materials and techniques to draw out the student's creativity.

Kinma (kinma) manufacturer

Traditional lacquer craft technician who creates embossed patterns by combining lacquer and metal foil.

Geta strap attachment worker

Traditional woodworking manufacturing job that attaches cloth or leather straps to wooden geta and adjusts shape and strength.

Daruma manufacturer (paper-made)

Traditional craft artisan who manually performs a series of processes using washi or paper, from making the Daruma core material to papier-mâché application, drying, coloring, and face painting.

Chasen (Chasen) Maker

Traditional manufacturing occupation that handcrafts chasen using bamboo as material, from forming the whisk tip to assembly and finishing.

Folding Screen Paperer

Traditional craft occupation that attaches Japanese paper or cloth to the frame of a folding screen and decorates it with lacquer or gold leaf.

Bamboo bender (bamboo-made)

A profession that shapes bamboo material using steaming bending or splitting processes to manufacture curved surface components such as furniture parts and crafts.

Bento basket (meshi kōri) edge weaver

The bento basket edge weaver is a traditional craft artisan who reinforces and decorates the rim of bento baskets (baskets) made of bamboo or wood by weaving bamboo splints or rattan splints.

Straw craft worker

Traditional handicraft occupation that braids daily necessities and decorative items using plant fibers such as rice straw.