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"Hama Craftsman" (booklet, video)

Last Updated March 6, 2019

Introduction of Hama craftsmen (booklets and videos)

Book cover of Hama Craftsman

In order to get many people to know their skills.
He is active in the fields of clothing, food, housing, and life (living).
We have created a booklet and video that introduces the contents of the work of various skilled occupations and information for getting into that profession.

This booklet and video have triggered interest in the work of skills.
I hope that the number of young people who aim to become craftsmen will increase.


[Handbook: A5 size, 36 pages, produced and published in March 2014, revised in 2015]

Dress

It is essential for people to live. It's a way to wear, arrange, enjoy, and express yourself.
Even though culture advances, the underlying thoughts do not change. Let's take a look at the techniques of craftsmen who support Japanese "wearing".

Cleaning

A cleaning man is ironing

A professional who cleans clothes.
Remove the attached clothing item while paying attention to the material and condition, and finish it with a good texture.

Booklet Cleaning Page (PDF: 451KB)
Cleaning video (outside site)

Men's clothing

The appearance of sewing men's clothes

Made-to-order tailor-made to sew each needle carefully.
It promises comfort and satisfaction that cannot be tasted with ready-made products.

Men's clothing page in the booklet (PDF: 465KB)
Video of men's clothing (outside site)

Beauty

The hairdresser cuts the top

We propose "beauty" that is comprehensively required such as makeup and nails, focusing on hairstyles.
Provide the style of hope with reliable technology.

Booklet Beauty Page (PDF: 462KB)
Beauty videos (outside site)

Women's clothing

She is sewing a woman's clothes

We tailor one-of-a-kind items (haute couture) with trendy designs and functionality according to each person's taste and body shape.

Women's clothing page in booklet (PDF: 455KB)
Video of women's clothing (outside site)

Barber

How a barber cuts his hair

Shaving using razors is a technology that can only be handled by barbers.
It prepares people's appearance and is also nicknamed a barber shop.

Barber page of booklet (PDF: 456KB)
Barber video (outside site)

Japanese dressmaking

A dressmaker uses an iron kote

Traditional Japanese clothing "Kimono" has been handed down since ancient times.
Sew a beautiful kimono from a piece of fabric.

The Japanese-style dress page of the booklet (PDF: 456KB)
Japanese dressmaking video (outside site)

Eat

A healthy life starts from a healthy diet. Every day's rich life is from the beginning.
Support Japanese food culture and satisfy the vitality of people. It is the skill of a polished craftsman who creates the spirit of living today.

Western dish

A Western cook frying ingredients in a frying pan

Create a variety of dishes, add color, and entertain customers.
Among the many genres, we mainly offer Western food.

Western Cuisine Page in Booklet (PDF: 469KB)
Video of Western cuisine (outside site)

Tofu

A tofu craftsman cut the finished tofu

Traditional food born in Japan, made with the same manufacturing method as in the past.
It is also attracting attention as a health food using high nutritious soybeans.

Tofu page of booklet (PDF: 460KB)
Video of tofu (outside site)

Western confectionery

A Western confectioner wears cream on cake dough

It is also called a patissier.
Specialist for making Western confectionery that produces a wide variety of sweets such as desserts and cakes.

Page of Western Confectionery in Booklet (PDF: 480KB)
Video of Western Confectionery (outside site)

Live

Places of memories and everyday scenery. A fun dining table and a family. The time of the name of happiness born from an important place.
Living is also living. The space where you live casually is the crystal of the skills and thoughts of craftsmen.

Architect

An architect draws a blueprint

Focusing on "design", which is the core of architecture in general, "construction supervision", etc., will be performed to confirm whether construction is being performed according to the drawings.

Architect page of booklet (PDF: 453KB)
Video of Architects (outside site)

Construction carpenter

An architectural carpenter cut the board with an electric saw

Mainly the construction and renovation of wooden buildings.
In a leadership position, it is also called "Toryo".

Architectural carpenter page of booklet (PDF: 471KB)
Video of construction carpenter (outside site)

Plasterer

A plasterer wears a wall using a kote

It is made of natural materials that make use of the power of nature, and paints the walls, floors, ceilings, etc. of buildings.
My favorite mortar (kote) and kote handling are the life of craftsmen.

Plastering page of the booklet (PDF: 459KB)
Video of plasterer (outside site)

Landscaping

A landscaping craftsman cares for pine trees

It designs and constructs various gardens, such as residential gardens and parks, and repairs and manages pruning trees.
The beauty of Japan, which is indispensable for a tea room.

Landscaping page of booklet (PDF: 477KB)
Landscaping video (outside site)

Tatami mat

A tatami craftsman sews the edge of a tatami mat

Tatami that has been watching Japanese life from my feet.
Using rushes, etc., he works on tatami mats consistently from production and installation to repair.

Tatami page of booklet (PDF: 451KB)
Tatami video (outside site)

Fittings

The fittings craftsman adjusts the fittings

From simple to beautiful decorations.
Manufactures and installs fittings with opening and closing functions such as doors, brans, shojis, and windows.

Booklet fittings page (PDF: 456KB)
Video of fittings (outside site)

Paint

Painter paints the wall

The final finishing of the building is done by painting the outer walls and interiors of various buildings, from houses to high-rise buildings, and spraying them to create patterns.

Painting page of booklet (PDF: 452KB)
Paint video (outside site)

Tobi

It looks like a person working on the ceiling of a detached house

Build a scaffold at the construction site and build a pillar that forms the basis of the building.
It is also said that "the construction will not start without a bird."

Page of Tobi of the Booklet (PDF: 472KB)
Video of Tobi (outside site)

Sheet metal (building sheet metal)

A sheet metal craftsman cutting a metal plate

A single metal plate is processed into various shapes.
Construction of roofs and outer walls, installation of gutters and ducts, etc. to protect important buildings for a long time.

Page of sheet metal (building sheet metal) of booklet (PDF: 458KB)
Video of sheet metal (building sheet metal) (outside site)

Surface equipment

How the frontier restores the book

Traditional techniques nurtured by a long history.
Production and restoration of bran, shoji, hanging scrolls, etc. He also works on changing wallpapers in houses.

Booklet Cover Page (PDF: 464KB)
Video of surface fittings (outside site)

Live

Why can we live without inconvenience? Why can we live happily every day?
It was created by the accumulation of somebody's efforts. An irreplaceable and common day.
It is the work of craftsmanship that creates our "living".

Seal sculpture

Sculpture a character into a tree with a chisel

registered seal, bankers, seal, corporate seals, rubber stamps, etc.
The sophisticated hand-carving technique proves the property and rights of people.

Seal Sculpture page of booklet (PDF: 459KB)
Video of seal sculpture (outside site)

Outdoor advertising

A signboard attached to the wall of the store

Manufactures, installs, and manages various advertisements found in the city (outdoors), such as signboards, telephone pole advertisements, and banners.
September 10 is the day of outdoor advertising.

Outdoor advertising page of booklet (PDF: 462KB)
Video of outdoor advertising (outside site)

Photo

Cameras used by photographers

Provide people with photos of events at milestones in life and memories born in everyday life.

Photo page of booklet (PDF: 480KB)
Photo video (outside site)

Acupuncture and moxibustion massage

Acupuncture and moxibustion massager performs massage

Originated from Oriental medicine. Improve natural healing power and balance the body.
Supports people's health by making full use of massage by acupuncture, moxibustion, and shiatsu.

Acupuncture and moxibustion massage page of booklet (PDF: 452KB)
Video of acupuncture and moxibustion massage (outside site)

Screen printing

The ink is stretched and printed on a printed version.

Official name, silk screen printing.
Not only paper, but also metal, glass, and silicon products can be printed regardless of plane or curved surface.

Booklet Screen Printing Page (PDF: 465KB)
Screen Printing Video (External Site)

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Inquiries to this page

Employment and Labor Division, Civil Economic and Labor Department, Economic Affairs Bureau

Telephone: 045-671-2341

Telephone: 045-671-2341

Fax: 045-664-9188

Email address: ke-koyo@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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