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Let's live and work on Miyako Island! Local staff will give you a thorough explanation of everything from live-in jobs to how to move to Miyako Island!

2025-04-29 03:29

Hello everyone!

 

One of the largest activity stores in Miyako Island
."Miyako Island ADVENTURE PiPi"!

 

Suddenly, on Miyako Island,There are many live-in jobs available.

 

What's it like to be a live-in?" "How does immigration work?"

 

On Miyako IslandInterested in a live-in job?

 

In this article, local staff members explain the live-in situation on Miyako Island!

 

If you know the charm of Miyako Island,Strong desire to live and work.It is sure to be.

 

Once you visit, you will want to live there!
What kind of island is Miyako Island?

Miyako Island is one of the outlying islands belonging to Okinawa Prefecture.

 

It has the fourth largest area in Okinawa Prefecture,Enough industry and wilderness to entertain touristscoexist.

 

The best part is.The sea called "Miyako blueIt is.

三角点

When you live near the crystal clear ocean where you can enjoy marine activities to your heart's content,You can always keep a peaceful mind.

 

Okinawa's unique mild climate provides warmth throughout the year,Stress-free experienceIt is.

 

Once you visit on vacation, you will think, "I want to live here!" I would like to live there!

 

At Miyakojima Island
Attraction of working as a live-in worker

ユニの浜を歩くモデル

There are two main attractions to working as a live-in worker on Miyako Island.

The appeal of working as a live-in worker
  • A livable island with a good balance between city and nature
  • The Miyako Islands consist of seven inhabited islands.

 

A balance of urban and natural
Livable Island

ファミリーマート 宮古なかまつ店

Miyako Island has a thriving tourism industry, with many tourists visiting the island each year.

 

For this reason, the city center is prosperous and has an urban color for a remote island.

 

Even in such a situation, the richness of nature does not lose its presence.

 

in this wayMiyako Island, a balance of city and nature.is a land that is kind to the heart and easy to live in.

 

The Miyako Islands consist of seven inhabited islands.

Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Archipelago, which consists of eight inhabited islands and numerous uninhabited islands.

 

In addition to Miyako Island, there are seven other inhabited islands,From Miyako Island, the center of the island, it is easy to visit each of the outlying islands.

 

This is characterized by a high inflow and outflow of people.

 

Even though tourists come and go, the original charm of Miyako Island can always be felt.

 

The live-in residences on Miyako Island are
What kind of place?

There are two main types of live-in housing on Miyako Island.

Types of live-in housing
  • employee dormitory
  • Annexed Residences

The characteristics of each are described below.

 

employee dormitory

宮古島寮 部屋

When it comes to live-in jobs on Miyako Island, "dormitories" are the ironclad choice.

 

There are many companies that have their own dormitories.

 

Also in PiPi,company dormitoryfully equipped (with)The company is doing so.

 

Annexed residence (e.g., a hotel room)

What is an attached residence?Residence in the same building as the place of workof the

 

Because it is attached to the company where I work,Very easy to get to and from workcan be done.

 

For hotels,They can even rent you a room in a hotel.Therefore, be sure to research live-in housing as well.

 

In Miyako Island live-in jobs.
Points to keep in mind

When looking for a live-in job on Miyako Island, you need to keep the following three points in mind.

Key Points for Live-in Jobs
  • Size and facilities of employee dormitories
  • Loaner company car is mandatory.
  • Amount owed for rent and utilities

PiPi has three key points in place.

 

Size and facilities of employee dormitories

宮古島寮

It is better to have a dormitory for employees.

 

Employee dormitories, if any,Check the size and facilitiesLet's do it.

 

How big are the rooms, are there shared spaces, and are there any problems with facilities such as showers and toilets?Lots of points to check out.Yes, there is.

 

Jobs to apply for depending on the quality of the employee dormitory.We also recommend that you choose the

 

Loaner company car is mandatory.

There are no trains on Miyako Island,We cannot expect much in the way of public transportation.

 

Means of transportation,Basically bicycles and carsThe first two are the following.

 

This is the situation,I recommend a company that will allow you to rent a company car.It is.

 

PiPi also lends company vehicles to its full-time employees.

 

Amount owed for rent and utilities

Another point is whether they provide allowances for rent and utilities.

 

PiPi's employee dormitory is,36,000 yen per month for a single room, ,18,000 yen per month for double occupancy, ,12,000 yen per month for a triple room(in Japanese history)All utilities included.)Available at

 

At Miyakojima Island
Advantages of Working as a Live-in Worker

The advantages of working as a live-in worker on Miyako Island will be explained with specific examples of PiPi!

 

The advantages are threefold

Advantages of Live-in
  • Not much initial cost to live in.
  • Work while enjoying your private life.
  • You can even qualify while living in the house.

 

For live-in
Not much initial cost

In the case of a live-in program, the advantage is that the initial costs related to migration are not very high.

If you want to live in PiPi
  • Company dormitory available for less than 36,000 yen per month (including utilities)
  • Company pays transportation expenses for immigration

When renting an apartment, in addition to the security deposit and key money, two months' rent and fire insuranceAn initial fee is required.

 

In contrast, in the case of live-in,There is no initial cost incurred when renting an apartment.

 

In addition, the migration process occursCompany pays transportation expenses after the expiration of the term (up to 40,000 yen)You don't have to worry about that, either, because they will do it for you.

The employee dormitory requiresFurniture is provided, so there is no need to buy new furniture.

 

Like this,Live-in jobs can reduce initial costs considerably.Can be done!

 

Enjoy your private life while
be able to do one's job

In the case of live-in work, you can work while enjoying your private life.

If you want to live in PiPi
  • Low rent and utility costs so you can spend money on hobbies and activities
  • Private use of company vehicles

For live-in,Can afford it financially.will be born.

 

It is possible to spend money on hobbies and activities without having to cut back on living.

 

Furthermore, PiPi allows private use of company vehicles.

 

because of thisYou can also explore Miyako Island without spending money on transportation.It is a

 

You can even qualify while living in the house.

While working as a live-in worker, you may be able to take advantage of benefits to obtain certifications or improve your skills.

PiPi Benefits
  • Interest-free loans are available for qualified applicants.
  • There is an allowance for certification.

At PiPi, we offer a variety of licenses, including a marine license and a medium-sized car license.Interest-free loans and allowance programs for qualificationThe company maintains a

 

He continued his studies while spending a relaxing time in Miyako Island,Skill development is also possibleIt is.

 

We would like to take advantage of this opportunity to expand our future possibilities!

 

At Miyakojima Island
Disadvantages of working as a live-in worker

There are also two disadvantages to working as a live-in worker on Miyako Island.

Disadvantages of working as a live-in worker
  • Salaries are lower than in other cities
  • Prices are surprisingly high

Knowing the disadvantages in advance can help you deal with them.

 

Salaries are lower than in other cities

Miyako Island has lower salaries than the rest of the country.

average annual income
Average annual household income Average annual expenditures per household
Miyako Island (Okinawa) 3,540,000 yen 1,060,000 yen
whole country 4.6 million yen 1,870,000 yen

Data References:
LIFULL HOME'S|Housing Index "Household Data of Miyako Island

*Data are for single-person households.

As the table shows, the average household income on Miyako Island is quite low.

 

There are two ways to deal with this disadvantage.

How to deal with disadvantages
  • Apply to a company with a higher salary scale.
  • Live-in work to float rent and utilities

PiPi is proud to be one of the few companies on the island that meets both of these requirements.

 

PiPi full-time employeesThe average annual income is4.4 million yenand the highest level in the prefecture.

 

Prices are surprisingly high

Prices tend to be high on Miyako Island.

 

This is because, being a remote island, there are costs associated with the transportation of goods and fuel.

 

This disadvantage is,Live-in work to float rent and utilitiesIf you can do that, it doesn't seem to be a problem.

 

At Miyakojima Island
Main jobs available for live-in work

The main type of work available on Miyako Island is tourism-related.

 

The following three are particularly recommended because many of them have company dormitories.

Type of work
  • Marine Shop Tour Guide
  • Hotel front desk staff
  • Food and beverage hall and kitchen staff

 

Marine Shop Tour Guide

I am a tour guide at a marine store like PiPi.

 

People who like to serve customers and enjoy activities on Miyako Island.Recommended for

 

In PiPi,Call for GuidesThe company is doing so.

 

You can apply even if you have no experience, so please contact us if you are interested!

 

Hotel front desk staff

Hotel front desk staff can also work live-in.

 

Miyako Island hasNumerous tourist hotels existWe will do so, and there are always job openings available.

 

which is scheduled to open on February 1, 2023.Resort Inn Iriomotejimaeven ifFront Desk Staff WantedIt is.

 

If you want to work in a hotel, check it out.

 

Food and beverage hall and kitchen staff

Restaurant hall and kitchen staff can also work live-in.

 

Find and apply for a store with company dormitory.Let's do it!

 

Restaurant work is the same all over Japan,Familiar to those with experience.It is.

 

Let's make use of the experience we have cultivated and have fun working on Miyakojima Island as well.

 

Live-in at PiPi.
We are looking for people to work for us!

PiPi is looking for live-in workers to join our team!

 

If you are interested in the following information,Staff Recruitment PagePlease contact us from

 

Jobs at Miyakojima PiPi

PiPi is looking for the following staff

Open Positions
Open Positions Recruitment details
tour
guide
Guide services for activities provided by PiPi.

Training is provided, so even those with no experience in the activity can apply.

 

 

Examples of activities

SUP/Canoeing/Snorkeling/Night Tours/Trekking/Caving/Canyoning

business This staff member performs general clerical work.

 

 

[Business description

Schedule Organization

Customer service

Basic data entry

regular position These staff members are involved in a wide range of PiPi operations.

 

 

[Business description

Web Marketing

Corporate Planning

Personnel

affiliated hotel
staff
Staff to work in affiliated hotels.

 

 

[Business description

Room cleaning and bed making

Reservations accepted

Room Information

If you meet the following qualifications, you can apply even if you have "no business experience".

 

I want to work on Miyako Island! I want to live in Miyako Island! I want to live on Miyako Island!Just a feeling is OK!

Eligibility for Application
  • no academic background required
  • 18 years of age or older and in good health(Please let us know in advance if you have a history or current medical condition.)
  • Those who have obtained a regular first-class driver's license.

 

Salary Results

We maintain a fairly high salary level, with many staff in their early 20s earning base salaries of 300,000 yen or more.

 

Salary increases and promotions based on work attitude and performanceWe maintain the following salary performance because we are doing the following

PiPi Salary Results (July 2022)

Gender and Age total payroll crafty person
Early 20s
Male full-time employee (management position)
500,000 yen 420,000 yen
30s
Female regular employee (general)
370,000
5,000 yen
320,000
5,000 yen
Early 20s female
part-time job
350,000 yen 310,000 yen
Late 20s male
part-time job
360,000 yen 320,000 yen

 

Abundant benefits

Miyakojima PiPi offers a wide variety of allowances as follows

Example of monthly allowances
benefit allowance
Vessel license allowance 2,000 yen/times up to 5 times per maneuver
(500 yen/time for 6 times or more)
medium-size automobile license
benefit
2,000 yen/per operation up to 5 times
(500 yen/time for 6 times or more)
language allowance 5,000 to 10,000 yen
(English proficiency to handle tours, emails, and phone calls)
housing allowance 15,000 yen (if living outside company dormitory)
salary supplement, e.g. for work performed at inconvenient times or as overtime allowance 10,000 yen, etc.

In the relaxing environment of Miyako Island,I want to improve my skills!If this is the case, please take advantage of the allowance!

 

Bonuses and salary increases are available.

Miyakojima PiPi also offers bonuses and raises for both employees and part-time workers.

 

We would get special bonuses for months when performance was good,The more you work hard, the more you earn.Mechanism!

 

Anyone who wants to earn money and enjoy the remote islands is welcome to contact us!

 

Encounters abound

At Miyakojima PiPiYou will meet our customers along with our many staff members.

 

PiPi has expanded to Ishigaki and Iriomote Islands as well as Miyako Island.

 

For this reason,We can hope for exchange across the islands!

 

If you wish, we will consider hiring on an island of your choice, so please do not hesitate to request this.

 

Employee promotion available

From part-time jobWe are also actively promoting our employees to full-time positions.

 

You can start with a part-time job to feel the atmosphere of Miyakojima PiPi!

 

Most of the full-time staff working at PiPi now also started working there part-time.

 

After living on Miyakojima Island, I have found that ".I want to live on Miyako Island longer.You can apply for a permanent position when you think "I'm not sure I can do it!

 

If you are not sure whether to work part-time or full-time, please feel free to contact us.

 

Live-in in company dormitory OK!

宮古島寮 部屋

At PiPi, both employees and part-timers,Company dormitory available to all employeesThe company is doing so.

 

The living room is around 6 tatami in size, with a bed, table, shelves, etc.The minimum required is available.

 

The appeal of this system is that it reduces the cost of starting a new life, since there is no need to prepare a new one.

 

The dorms are.this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Please take a look at the following page!

 

Open February 1, 2023!
Resort Inn Iriomotejima
Job Openings

which is scheduled to open on February 1, 2023.Resort Inn IriomotejimaJobs in the "Japan" section of the website.

 

There are currently two types of positions available

Resort Inn Operations

If you are interested in a resort job at a hotel, please take a look at our application guidelines!

 

PiPi also allows side jobs, so you can have a double job with "Resort Inn Iriomotejima".

 

in the end

For live-in work on Miyako Island,Very attractive.

 

There are patterns that can float not only rent but also utility costs,The high cost of living is not even a concern.It is.

 

If you want to relax and have fun on Miyako Island without worrying about money! If you want to have a relaxing time in Miyakojima without worrying about money, you can do so,Apply for Miyakojima PiPi with much better conditions for living in the island.is recommended!

 

Why don't you enjoy Miyako Island to the fullest with operations and working styles that suit your preferences?

This article was written by.
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