Made-to-order production × 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.
27 jobs found.
Kokeshi painter
Artisan who paints traditional patterns and faces on the wooden body of kokeshi dolls using brushes and pigments.
Fan manufacturing worker
Craftsman who handcrafts fans using washi paper and bamboo, from creating the frame assembly to pasting and decoration.
Bamboo basket and sieve maker
A craftsman who uses bamboo as material and weaves bamboo products such as bamboo baskets and sieves using traditional techniques.
Bamboo Basket Maker
A craftsman who selects and processes bamboo materials, using weaving techniques to manufacture bamboo baskets. Inherits traditional techniques while producing products that combine functionality and design.
Boxwood (Tsuge) Craftsman
Artisan who carves and finishes precision wooden products such as combs and ornaments by hand using high-grade boxwood material.
Tengujōshi Papermaker
Artisan who manufactures tengujōshi, a traditional Japanese thin paper.
Coppersmith
Traditional metalworking craft that shapes vessels by hammering copper sheets with tools such as hammers. Produces copper pots, decorative items, etc.
Swordsmith
A traditional craft technician who manufactures and repairs Japanese swords and other bladed weapons.
Copper craftsman
A profession that processes copper plates and copper wires to produce utensils and decorative items. Performs processes such as hammering, welding, and polishing using traditional techniques.
Glue Applier (Joinery)
Artisan who uses traditional woodworking techniques with glue (nikawa) to bond and assemble components of joinery furniture and wooden products.