Self-employment × Career Path: Independent business
6 jobs found.
Mounting Craftsman
A mounting craftsman is a traditional artisan who laminates paper and fabric used in Japanese decorative items such as hanging scrolls, screens, and fusuma doors, applies gold leaf pressing and decorations, and finishes them.
Barrel Hoop Fitter (Barrel and Tub Manufacturing)
A traditional craftsman who processes wood and assembles tubs and barrels by tightening hoops called 'taga'.
Joinery carpenter
A craftsman who manufactures, repairs, and installs wooden doors, window frames, shoji screens, fusuma, and other joinery.
Folding Screen Paperer
Traditional craft occupation that attaches Japanese paper or cloth to the frame of a folding screen and decorates it with lacquer or gold leaf.
Calligraphy Brush Maker
Artisan who manufactures calligraphy brushes using traditional methods. Handles everything from selecting hair material, bundling hair, processing the handle, shaping the hair, gluing, to finishing.
Japanese fresh confectionery manufacturing worker
Artisans and technicians who manufacture Japanese-style fresh confections using glutinous rice flour, wheat flour, sugar, and anko as raw materials. They knead, shape, steam, and finish by hand or with dedicated machines, adding seasonal appeal and aesthetic elements before providing them.