Budo sansho as a career
- Q：What made you decide to join the company?
- I first learned about forestry from a scene in a movie. I was deeply moved and thought to myself, “this is the only way!” and jumped into this world right after graduating from high school.
- Q：What is the work environment like?
- There are many experienced senior workers, which is reassuring. They will teach you tips for safety and efficiency according to your skill level, so you can grow steadily without stress.
- Q：What made you decide to join the company?
- I learned about Takegami Mokuzai through an internship program at the College of Agriculture and Forestry, which I attended for one year, and after experiencing interning with the company for two weeks, I really enjoyed the work environment.
- Q：What were you worried about?
- I wasn’t sure if I’d be physically able to handle it, but once you get on the tools, it’s not hard work, and as I get more accustomed to the work I felt that even women can thrive in this line of work.
- Q：What do you value in your work?
- No matter what, safety comes first! In order to work safely and efficiently without any injuries, I think it is important to have good rapport and trust among the employees who work together in the forest.
- Q：How do you spend your days off?
- I used to work as a car mechanic, so I still love cars! I enjoy driving. I enjoy driving on my days off, and Wakayama has many good roads to drive on.
- Q：What do you do now?
- Currently, I am mainly in charge of thinning work. I calculate how to cut trees that are growing differently, and I love it every time I am able to cut a tree in the targeted area.
- Q：What is the most rewarding part of this job?
- This is a job where you come into contact with large trees that you would never see in the city. I was worried at first, but don’t worry, everyone is here to help!
