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Promotion of skilled workers - Hama craftsmen -
The skills of craftsmen who have lived with the times
Last Updated October 31, 2022
Occupations that require experience and skill, mainly in handicraft and manual work, which support our lives and culture are called "skilled workers" (= craftsmen).
There are a lot of skills around us.
Skills that have been cultivated since ancient times and the skills that have evolved with the times have developed closely related to people's lives.
Many of the skilled workers in Yokohama have developed under the influence of foreign cultures, with the opening of the port and the accompanying development of trade and industry.
Cleaning, dressmaking, barber, painting, photography, etc. are the skills whose technology has spread throughout the country, originating in Yokohama.
The environment surrounding skilled workers is changing with the times.
Currently, in many industries, the provision of mechanized and organized production methods, and the provision of products and services that emphasize functions and prices.
However, on the other hand, high-quality products and services produced by excellent skills, even in hand-working and manual work are very popular.
It is important for people's affluent lives that excellent skills are inherited and continued as work.
Topics
Hama artisan (booklet, video)
This section introduces the work contents of the work of 24 skilled workers who are active in the fields of clothing, food, housing, and life, as well as information on getting their occupations.
Hama's craftsman exhibition
The work of craftsmen who support everyday life. However, the reality is that many people don't know what kind of work they are doing.
We hold "Hama Craftsman Exhibition" because we want more people to "know" the work of Hama craftsmen.
Page of Hama's Craftsman Exhibition
Commendation System for Skilled Workers
With the aim of promoting skilled workers and passing on skills, the `` Skilled Workers Award '' for skilled workers who are playing a leading role in the industry, and the future good performance of mid-career and young technicians We hold "Excellent Skilled Engineer Award" to promote the improvement of skills.
Yokohama Meister
Yokohama City has selected excellent technicians who contribute to the lives and culture of citizens as "Yokohama Meister" since 1996.
Yokohama Meister conducts demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on guidance activities at schools and local events in order to foster and secure successors, pass on valuable skills, and promote skill positions.
Yokohama Skills Festival (sponsored by Yokohama City Skilled Workers' Association Liaison Council)
This is a big event where artisans 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 production experience of works taught by craftsmen, demonstrations of craftsmanship, and sales of works.
Yokohama Skills Cultural Center “Takumi Plaza”
At the multipurpose space "Takumi Plaza" of the Yokohama Skills Cultural Center, permanent exhibits of tools that allow you to learn about the skills and lives of craftsmen.
In addition, we introduce not only "things", but also skill culture through interaction between people, such as demonstrations of skilled workers and hands-on events by participants.
Others
Yokohama City Skilled Workers Training Program
We provide assistance for skilled technician upbringing business that group is expected to promote improvement, development of skill of skilled workers in Yokohama-shi and promotion of successor upbringing are performed by group.
For inquiries to this page
Economic Affairs Bureau, Civil Economy and Labor Department
Phone: 045-671-2341
Phone: 045-671-2341
Fax: 045-664-9188
Email address: ke-koyo@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 912-854-704
