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Gravestone Mason
Artisan who processes stone to manufacture and install gravestones and monuments.
Sandal Strap Maker
Sandal strap makers produce the hanao (the strap running from the heel across the instep) used in zori, geta, and other footwear, using cloth, leather, or synthetic materials.
Sheet Metal Welder (Gas Welding)
Manufacturing technician who heats and melts metal members using a gas-fueled burner to perform joining, repair, and processing.
Wind Chime Maker (Glass Body Blowing)
Traditional craft artisan who melts glass in a high-temperature furnace and shapes and finishes the form of wind chimes using a blowpipe.
Buddhist statue sculptor
Buddhist statue sculptors are traditional craft artisans who design and carve Buddha statues dedicated to temples and Buddhist halls using wood, stone, and other materials, handling everything up to the finishing touches.
French Lace Maker
Artisan who creates delicate lace by hand using techniques originating from France.
Signboard Painter (Paint)
A specialist profession that paints letters and illustrations by hand or spray on signboards for stores and facilities, creating advertising materials that combine design appeal and visibility.
Mitsumata (mitsumata) Cultivator
Agricultural work involving the cultivation of mitsumata, a traditional raw material for Japanese paper, to produce high-quality materials.
Cotton Yarn Ikat Tying Worker
A traditional dyeing artisan who uses cotton yarn to create ikat (kasuri) patterns through tie-dyeing techniques. Handles the skill of manually binding threads or fabric, repeatedly dyeing and drying to fix the patterns.
Men's clothing tailor (Men's wear)
A craftsman who handles everything from pattern creation, cutting, sewing, and finishing for men's wear, manufacturing suits and jackets tailored to the customer's body shape and design.