Traditional Craft Knowledge × 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.

19 jobs found.

Geta Sandal Maker

The geta sandal maker occupation primarily involves processing wood and attaching hanao (thongs) to manufacture traditional footwear known as geta.

Amagasa Bone Maker (Wagasa Manufacturing)

Traditional craft artisan who precisely shaves bamboo material using a lathe or hand tools and assembles the framework for wagasa.

Rush Grass Basket Weaver

Traditional handicraft occupation that weaves baskets and small items using rush grass as the main material.

Lacquer Worker

Traditional craft artisan who applies lacquer to wooden or bamboo utensils, dries, polishes, and decorates them to produce lacquerware.

Gold and Silver Cup Manufacturer

Gold and silver cup manufacturers are artisans who use precious metals such as gold and silver to produce vessels like cups and sake cups.

Gold Leaf Beater

A metalworking occupation that manufactures gold leaf by thinning gold rolled plates (ingots).

Prayer Bead Stringer (Crystal)

An artisan who crafts crystal prayer beads using braided cords or bead processing. Manually assembles prayer beads for religious use or as decorative accessories.

Sedge Hat Processor

Traditional craft artisan who weaves hats by hand using natural materials such as sedge (suge).

Textile Dyeing Craftsman

An art and craft profession that dyes threads and weaves cloth on a loom, combining traditional and modern techniques.

Stencil Engraver (Metal)

Craftsman who transfers patterns to metal stencils for textile stencil dyeing (katazome) and engraves and processes them precisely.