I had an opportunity to join the workshop on skills evaluation Method Japan FY2009 as an Indonesian/Japanese interpreter.
The workshop was held for participants from 9 countries in Asia to learn about the system and the skill certification test in Japan.
The impression from this 10 day workshop was that Japanese culture has a solid base which is making things, in Japanese 'Monozukuri'.
Origami is an great example. Origami is already taught at a very early age.
Another is paper craft. I have been always satisfied at the 'Furoku' 付録 of monthly magazines for elementary kids. 'Furoku' indicates the thing that is attached to the product as a small gift to attract customers and increase sales. This 'Furoku' culture is another thing I would love to introduce, but for now, getting back on track about 'monozukuri'. The 'Furoku' attached to the magazines that my parents used to buy had a lot of paper craft. Not the cheap kind of thin paper that is going to be too weak after completing but the paper chosen for it's purpose and actual use, for example making a game with hard paper and rubber bands. This kind of 'Furoku', is so typical in Japan. Something that consumes time and effort to make something='Monozukuri'. My parents used to subscribe these montly magazines from Japan when we were living in LA, California. I now buy these magazines for my kids. Does anyone know if any other countries have this kind of quality 'Furoku' for kids? I would definitely want to take a look if there is any. Email me at qurniati@yahoo.co.jp
In public museums, I see a lot of craft classes. Of course, I saw many craft classes in the US too. In Japan, compared to the US, details and precision are already required in early stages(younger ages). However, approval or praise is greater/easily given in the US which encourages children/people and of course, puts smiles on their faces!
Standard/criteria in Japan
One of the method that is used to assess the product that has been made by the participants of the certification practical test is the deduction method. Deduction method is simply deducting points from the total point. 0 points deducted means there are no faults or defects at all, and 0 is normal. Human beings aren't perfect and that is normal but this method defines normal as perfect. This is because when an manufacturing company produces products, it can only sell perfect products that does not have any defects at all. Thus 0 deduction is normal for evaluating practical tests/certification tests in Japan.
'Monozukuri' culture has been developed by the finite resources or if I may say, lack of natural resources in Japan. We have been pushed to think hard to add value to anything we import. Then sell it at a higher price to survive using the profit that is gained. 'Souikufuu' 創意工夫, this is another word I would like to introduce. It means to exert one's originality and ingenuity. This four chinese character word has been on my vocabulary since I was in elementary school. This concept is not only applied in making things such as craft but also in our conduct/action. 'Souikufu' so we can use our time efficiently or optimize our effort is also important.
Budaya Monozukuri "ものづくり"
The impression from this 10 day workshop was that Japanese culture has a solid base which is making things, in Japanese 'Monozukuri'.
Origami is an great example. Origami is already taught at a very early age.
Another is paper craft. I have been always satisfied at the 'Furoku' 付録 of monthly magazines for elementary kids. 'Furoku' indicates the thing that is attached to the product as a small gift to attract customers and increase sales. This 'Furoku' culture is another thing I would love to introduce, but for now, getting back on track about 'monozukuri'. The 'Furoku' attached to the magazines that my parents used to buy had a lot of paper craft. Not the cheap kind of thin paper that is going to be too weak after completing but the paper chosen for it's purpose and actual use, for example making a game with hard paper and rubber bands. This kind of 'Furoku', is so typical in Japan. Something that consumes time and effort to make something='Monozukuri'. My parents used to subscribe these montly magazines from Japan when we were living in LA, California. I now buy these magazines for my kids. Does anyone know if any other countries have this kind of quality 'Furoku' for kids? I would definitely want to take a look if there is any. Email me at qurniati@yahoo.co.jp
In public museums, I see a lot of craft classes. Of course, I saw many craft classes in the US too. In Japan, compared to the US, details and precision are already required in early stages(younger ages). However, approval or praise is greater/easily given in the US which encourages children/people and of course, puts smiles on their faces!
Standard/criteria in Japan
One of the method that is used to assess the product that has been made by the participants of the certification practical test is the deduction method. Deduction method is simply deducting points from the total point. 0 points deducted means there are no faults or defects at all, and 0 is normal. Human beings aren't perfect and that is normal but this method defines normal as perfect. This is because when an manufacturing company produces products, it can only sell perfect products that does not have any defects at all. Thus 0 deduction is normal for evaluating practical tests/certification tests in Japan.
'Monozukuri' culture has been developed by the finite resources or if I may say, lack of natural resources in Japan. We have been pushed to think hard to add value to anything we import. Then sell it at a higher price to survive using the profit that is gained. 'Souikufuu' 創意工夫, this is another word I would like to introduce. It means to exert one's originality and ingenuity. This four chinese character word has been on my vocabulary since I was in elementary school. This concept is not only applied in making things such as craft but also in our conduct/action. 'Souikufu' so we can use our time efficiently or optimize our effort is also important.
Setelah saya ikut workshop sistem ujian sertifikasi skill Jepang '09, sebagai penterjemah, saya merasa Monozukuri: pembuatan barang/benda adalah dasar budaya Jepang...
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