tofu artisan
They make tofu, deep-fried tofu, and other soybean products and sell them to customers. Tofu that can be mass-produced is sold at supermarkets, but small, traditional tofu shops can also be found throughout Japan.
Perfect For …
A person who has his/her own obsession. A person who can be passionate about things.
Job Details
Tofu, deep-fried tofu, ganmodoki, etc. are made and sold.
Tofu is a soybean food that has been around in Japan for centuries. Tofu is made by boiling soybeans in water overnight, straining them through a cloth, adding a coagulant such as bittern to the resulting soy milk, and placing them in a mold to harden. Tofu is also processed to make abura-age (fried tofu) and ganmodoki (deep-fried tofu). Tofu and other processed products are sold at their own stores, sold at supermarkets, and sometimes used in school lunches. Working at the watering hole, where cold water is used from early in the morning, is a physically demanding job, but the fun comes from being able to manage the store on one's own responsibility and ability, and from being involved in the lives of the local people.
Key Points !
Apprenticed to a tofu craftsman and learned the basics of tofu making
Tofu shops are often passed down from generation to generation by a family. Therefore, it is common for a new tofu maker to apprentice himself/herself to a tofu maker and learn how to make tofu from scratch. The National Tofu Association, a group of tofu manufacturers, has a consultation service for those who want to become a tofu maker. No qualifications are required to make tofu, but if you want to open your own store, you must obtain a business license from the public health department as a "tofu manufacturer.
In the Future
Tofu, which is good for the body, will continue to attract attention
The number of tofu shops run by individuals has been decreasing year by year due to the mass production of tofu by large tofu manufacturers that have achieved low prices. However, there are still many customers who prefer the unique taste of tofu made with care and attention to detail. Recently, some tofu stores are developing sales channels via the Internet, and others are using homemade tofu to serve tofu dishes, changing the image of small stores rooted in the community. It can be said that the taste of handmade tofu, which cannot be experienced through mass production, holds a variety of possibilities.
Job Facts
Income.
If you own your own store, your income depends on the cost of soybeans and other products, the price of the products, and the number of visitors. It can be a great source of income, especially if you can expand your sales channels by utilizing the Internet.
Vacation?
Tofu shops in town are often closed about one day a week.
Where do you work?
Tofu shop, tofu manufacturer, etc.
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