Knowledge of Traditional Patterns × 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.

15 jobs found.

Ceramic Painter (Ceramics Manufacturing)

Artisan who applies paintings and colors to the surface of ceramics. Draws patterns by hand-drawing or stencil transfer and completes the product through firing.

Oshie Artisan (Hagoita)

Traditional craft artisan who expresses three-dimensional patterns by attaching fabric and paper to hagoita. Utilizes meticulous work and aesthetic sense to produce decorative hagoita.

Kimono Repairer

Specialist who repairs and restores kimonos and Japanese clothing accessories to a reusable state.

Lacquerware Gold Ground Worker

Lacquerware gold ground workers are traditional craft artisans who decorate the surface of lacquerware using gold powder or gold leaf. Delicate techniques and high attention to detail are required.

Bamboo Craft Worker

Traditional craftsperson who creates products using techniques such as material preparation, weaving, and carving with bamboo as the material.

Ceramic Painter

A profession that enhances product aesthetics by painting patterns and designs on ceramic bisque ware.

箔置師(仏壇製造)

Traditional craftsperson who applies gold leaf to Buddhist altar components and adds decoration.

Buddhist Altar Carver

Traditional manufacturing job that carves decorative parts for wooden Buddhist altars using hand tools or machines and performs finishing processes.

Religious Robe Tailor

Religious robe tailors are specialists who take measurements, cut, sew, tailor, and repair kesa and clerical robes worn by monks and nuns.

Makie Artist Apprentice

Apprentice artisan who assists with basic tasks under a master to acquire the makie technique of drawing patterns on lacquerware using gold, silver powders, etc.