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Promotion of Skilled Work-Hama Craftsman-
The skills of craftsmen who have lived with the times
Last Updated October 31, 2022
The profession that supports our lives and culture that requires experience and skill mainly in handwork and manual work is called "skilled profession" (= craftsman).
There are a lot of skills around us.
The skills that have been cultivated since ancient times and the skills that have changed with the times have evolved in close contact with people's lives.
Many of the technical positions in Yokohama have developed under the influence of foreign culture, along with the opening of the port and the accompanying development of trade and industry.
Cleaning, dressmaking, barber, painting, photography, etc. are the skills that originated in Yokohama and that technology has spread throughout the country.
The environment surrounding skilled workers is changing with the times.
Today, in many industries, the mainstream provision of mechanized and organized production methods, products and services that emphasize functions and prices is becoming mainstream.
However, on the other hand, it is very popular with high-quality products and services that are created by superior skills in handwork and manual work.
It is important for people to pass on excellent skills and continue as work.
Topics
Hama craftsmen (booklets and videos)
This section introduces the contents of the work of 24 skilled workers who are active in the fields of clothing, food, housing, and life, and information on getting into that profession.
Hama Artisan Exhibition
The work of craftsmen who support daily life. But the reality is that there are many people who don't know what kind of work they are actually doing.
We want more people to know about the work of Hama craftsmen, and hold the "Hama Craftsman Exhibition".
Awards System for Skilled Workers, etc.
For the purpose of promoting skilled occupations and passing on skills, the “Technical Achievement Awards” are given to skilled workers who are leading players in the industry, and the “Excellent Skilled Workers Awards” are given to encourage the improvement of skills.
Page of commendation system for those who have contributed to skills
Yokohama Meister
Since 1996, Yokohama City has selected excellent technicians who contribute to the lives and culture of citizens as "Yokohama Meisters."
Yokohama Meister conducts demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on guidance at schools and local events to foster and secure successors, pass on valuable skills, and promote skilled occupations.
Yokohama Skills Festival (sponsored by Yokohama City Skills Organization Liaison Council)
It is a big event where craftsmen from Yokohama come together.
It is held in October every year and is crowded with many people.
There are plenty of contents such as the experience of making works taught by craftsmen, demonstration of craftsmanship, and sales of works.
"Takumi Plaza" Yokohama City Skills Cultural Center
At the multi-purpose space "Takumi Plaza" of the Yokohama City Skills Cultural Center, there is a permanent exhibition of tools that allow you to know the skills and lives of craftsmen.
In addition, we introduce not only "things", such as demonstrations of skilled workers and hands-on events by participants, but also skills culture through interaction between people.
Others
Yokohama City Skilled Worker Development Project
We assist for skill worker upbringing business that improvement, development of skill of technician in Yokohama-shi that group performs and promotion of successor upbringing is expected.
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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