Workshop Employment × 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.

388 jobs found.

Wagasa Rib Assembler (Bamboo)

Artisan who processes and assembles the rib frames of bamboo wagasa. Selects bamboo materials, performs bamboo splitting, bending, thread binding, and completes the frame.

Kimono Partial Sewer

Occupation specializing in partial sewing work for kimonos and Japanese clothing accessories. Performs dressmaking using precise sewing techniques for details such as sleeve attachment and collar attachment.

Wajima Lacquerware Craftsman

Craftsmen centered in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, who handle traditional Wajima lacquerware from undercoating to painting and polishing.

Japanese Traditional Boat Builder

Artisan who designs, builds, and finishes traditional Japanese boats using wood. Handles processing and assembly of frames and hull planks, as well as waterproofing and painting.

Japanese Barrel Maker

Craftsman who manufactures traditional wooden Japanese barrels. Performs everything from log selection to wood processing, joining, and waterproofing in an integrated manner.

Kimono Repairer

Artisan specializing in repairing and altering kimono. Uses techniques such as fray repair, remaking, and stain removal to restore kimono.

Straw Dyer

A profession that colors straw using plant dyes or chemical dyes and supplies materials used in handicrafts, tatami surfaces, etc.

Bowl (wan) Blank Maker

Specialist who shapes and polishes the wooden blank, the prototype of a wooden bowl, using lathe processing or hand tools.