Hand Tool Operation × Career Path: Traditional Craftsman
14 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.
Rush Grass (Igusa) Weaver
Artisan who weaves tatami facing using rush grass. Combines traditional hand-weaving techniques with machine operation to manufacture tatami facing for homes and stores.
Confectionery Wood Mold Maker
Artisan who designs and carves wooden molds used in confectionery manufacturing, creating molds for shaping wagashi and similar sweets.
Kanteki Worker (Bamboo Processing)
A profession that uses bamboo as raw material to perform splitting processing, shaving, bending, anti-corrosion treatment, etc., and ships it as product material.
Wood Carver
A craftsman who carves wood using tools such as carving knives and chisels to create Buddhist statues, crafts, sculptures, and more.
Sashimono Craftsman
A craftsman who handcrafts wooden products such as furniture and furnishings using traditional techniques.
Shakuhachi Maker
Craftsman who makes shakuhachi, a bamboo vertical flute. Handles everything from material selection through processing to finishing adjustments consistently by hand.
Steamer Manufacturing Worker
Steamer manufacturing workers process bamboo or wood to manufacture cooking steamers (seiro).
Bamboo Craft Worker
Traditional craftsperson who creates products using techniques such as material preparation, weaving, and carving with bamboo as the material.
Bamboo Toy Maker
Artisan who crafts toys using bamboo as material and traditional techniques. Finishes through processes such as splitting, weaving, and bending, providing them as souvenirs or children's toys.