Individual workshop × 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.
20 jobs found.
Handbag Repair Worker
Specialist who repairs tears, hardware malfunctions, fading, etc., in leather handbags, restoring shape, appearance, and durability.
Fusuma frame maker (fusuma frame)
Craftsman who processes and assembles wooden frames (fusuma frames) for fusuma, creating the framework for fusuma.
Buddhist altar engraver (metal)
A craftsman who processes and fabricates metal decorative items and parts used in Buddhist altar fittings using traditional techniques such as engraving, repoussé, and inlay.
Buddhist altar fittings carver (wooden)
A Buddhist altar fittings carver (wooden) is an artisan who applies carved decorations to wooden Buddhist altar fittings such as altars and statues.
Buddhist statue sculptor
Buddhist statue sculptors are traditional craft artisans who specialize in creating and restoring Buddhist statues that embody Buddhist teachings. They handle the entire process from modeling to coloring using techniques such as wood carving, dry lacquer, and 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.
Bonbori Maker
A craftsman who handcrafts bonbori (paper lanterns) using washi paper and bamboo splints. Inherits traditional techniques to manufacture lighting fixtures for festivals and interior use.
Straw Mat Manufacturer
A profession that manufactures straw mats using igusa as raw material and hand-weaving techniques.
Woodblock Printmaker
Traditional printing occupation that applies pigments to woodblocks for woodblock prints, manually prints on washi paper, and handles multi-color printing, etc.
Straw rope craftsman
Traditional manufacturing occupation that twists straw into rope. Utilizes rice straw, a byproduct of crops, to produce ropes for various uses such as shimenawa and packaging twine.