Wood Knowledge × 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.
9 jobs found.
Edge Gluer Worker (Plywood Manufacturing)
A specialized occupation in the plywood manufacturing process that applies adhesive to the edge surfaces (edges) of plywood to ensure product quality.
Bucket and Barrel Maker
Craftsman who manufactures wooden buckets and barrels. Manually performs wood cutting, bending processing, assembly, waterproofing treatment, etc.
Bark Stripping Worker (Log Processing)
Specialized occupation in the logging and log processing process that removes bark from logs to prepare for sawmilling and transportation.
Sanbo Manufacturing Worker
A job that manufactures wooden sanbo (offering stands). Involves wood processing, assembly, finishing, etc., to create products used as Buddhist utensils for temples, shrines, and homes.
Fern Craft Worker
Artisan who manufactures wooden handicrafts such as baskets, boxes, and trays using the technique of weaving shida material made by thinly processing wood.
Lantern Craftsman
Craftsman who handcrafts traditional lanterns using washi paper and bamboo frames. Shapes ornamental or practical lanterns.
Masafuki (masafuki) Roofer
Traditional roofing occupation using wooden strip materials to shingle the roofs of Japanese houses. Bears indispensable skills for kominka regeneration and traditional architecture preservation.
Ranma Craftsman (Ranma Manufacturing)
Ranma craftsmen produce ranma, interior decorative components of buildings, using manual labor or machines from timber selection through carving, kumiko assembly, and finishing. They utilize traditional techniques to provide products that combine aesthetic design and functionality.
Lathe Turner (Woodworking Shop)
A craftsman/technician who attaches wood to a lathe, rotates it, and shapes vessels or parts by cutting with tools.