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One asset drives a company’s value creation more than anything else: its people.
When individuals steadily improve their professional knowledge and skills, they strengthen their ability to create added value.
And when those individuals combine their diverse skills and senses of value, they become a powerful force as a team.
At Haimurubushi, our approach to personnel management is to create a stage where every employee can shine, each with unique talents and perspectives.
Company
Haimurubushi opened its doors in 1979. The Hotel is situated on Kohamajima in the Yaeyama Islands, 400 km from the main island of Okinawa and home to the largest coral reef in the northern hemisphere.
Since its opening, Haimurubushi has earned the affection of thousands of visitors, for the natural beauty of Yaeyama and the full range of marine activities guests can enjoy to their hearts’ content.
In July 2025 the hotel reopened after a major renovation.
Haimurubushi is reborn as a Hotel where guests can experience the beautiful natural scenery of Kohamajima and enjoy all the luxuries of a resort stay, including gourmet food, wellness and much else, more than ever before.
History
1970s: The road to opening day
Our parent company of that time launched its own concept for resort development.
In the 1970s, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (now Yamaha Corporation) diversified its leisure operations, stepping into the world of resort development. With the return of the main island of Okinawa to Japan, Yamaha foresaw a boom in domestic tourism and decides to develop the Yaeyama Islands.
1970s: The road to opening day
The concept of a "branch-family village" with roots in the cultural topography of Kohamajima
We knew that when it built a resort, it would bring in many more tourists than there were residents of the island, so it sought to develop the site with sensitivity to the island's scenery and way of life. We hit on the concept of a "branch-family village": We adopted a low-rise building style that preserved the traditional tile roofs of Okinawa.
From the 1980s to the 2000s: The era of the founders as resort pioneers
The birth of Haimurubushi, Japan's first true island resort
After its opening in 1979, Haimurubushi blazed a trail as a pioneer, a true island resort in Japan. The name “Haimurubushi” means “southern constellation” in the Yaeyama dialect.
As a resort where guests can experience the sprawling natural beauty of coral reefs below and a star-filled sky above, Haimurubushi became a magnet for honeymooners and family travelers alike.
From the 1980s to the 2000s: The era of the founders as resort pioneers
On the stage of Churasan
Kohama Island was the main setting for the NHK morning drama series Churasan, which aired in 2001, and Haimurubushi was used as the filming base. The success of this drama raised awareness of Kohama Island and "Haimurubushi" nationwide, sparking a major tourism boom.
From 2007 to today: A resort that continues to evolve
Expansion of multifaceted leisure facilities
After the grand opening, Haimurubushi expanded its resort features in earnest. The Hotel added a steady stream of amenities, including tennis courts and facilities for marine activities. Haimurubushi took pride of place as Japan’s first true island resort.
From 2007 to today: A resort that continues to evolve
Transfer of operations to the Mitsui Fudosan Group and subsequent rebirth
In 2007 the business and operations of Haimurubushi were transferred to the Mitsui Fudosan Group. With the transfer, Haimurubushi commenced a major overhaul of its facilities, leveraging the Mitsui Fudosan Group’s expertise and financial clout.
From 2007 to today: A resort that continues to evolve
From 2007 to today: A resort that continues to evolve
From 2011 onward, guided by the concept of nuchigusui (a term in the local dialect meaning “medicine for life”), the Hotel focused on enhancing the experience it offers as a resort that heals both mind and body. Haimurubushi established new beach facilities and opened a branch of the Nawa Insect Museum, expanding opportunities for guests to enjoy contact with nature.
From 2007 to today: A resort that continues to evolve
From 2007 to today: A resort that continues to evolve
On July 15, 2025, Haimurubushi reopened after far-reaching renovations. Restaurants, beach areas and accommodation buildings were substantially refurbished. Under a new concept of “happiness whatever you do, happiness doing nothing,” Haimurubushi incorporated modern trends, such as sustainability and wellness, while cherishing the history of the Resort and its surroundings. Haimurubushi was reborn as a hotel that creates new value as a resort experience.
Our people
Voice
In search of true fulfillment: Hotel employees' encounters with Kohamajima Haimurubushi
- Yusuke Hirata
- Manager Hotel Department Accommodations Division
I discovered a place where work brings me joy. At Haimurubushi, I've found where I belong.
- Aoi Matsukawa
- Full-time employee
Restaurant Department Food & Beverage Division
At Kohamajima Haimurubushi, my job is to give tangible form to the things I like.
- Yuta Sugimoto
- Sous-chef Culinary Department Food & Beverage Division
Our work
Group
Our staff apply their unique talents and senses of value to create impressive experiences for all our guests through hospitality.
Accommodations (reception, activity desk, guest services, housekeeping, hotel shops, equipment, gardens)
Culinary Department (restaurant services, food preparation)
Sales (Sales Department, Planning Department)
Administration (personnel & general affairs, accounting, purchasing)
Benefit
Guide to employee accommodations
#Fully furnished and equipped employee accommodations#Attentive support from Mitsui Fudosan
Message from Mitsui Fudosan
Mitsui Fudosan group aims to create hotels and resorts that can serve as "destinations" our customers continue to choose.
We provide time and space worthy of being called “destinations” through settings that evoke the unique culture and history of each town and region as well as heartfelt hospitality that attends to each individual's needs.
If you’re ready to embrace change and create new value to build the Haimurubushi of the future, join us.
Accommodations
The ultimate in fulfilling resort experiences, embraced by the nature and culture of Yaeyama
With this spacious resort as our stage, we create the best holidays for our guests, experiences that will linger fondly in their memories. We, the staff of Haimurubushi, are united in creating that whole impressive experience.
Reception is where every holiday begins and ends, so it’s important that we support our guests throughout their stay, with a warm welcome that comes from the heart and smooth handling of check-in and other procedures. Guest services are all about designing a personalized experience, understanding guests’ thoughts and feelings and providing personal support to make their holiday more memorable. The Activity Desk is guests’ doorway to awe-inspiring experiences that cater to their curiosity, connecting them to coral reefs and star-drenched night skies.
The foundation on which the Resort experience rests is the professional work that nobody sees. Housekeeping staff are the Hotel’s “final defenders,” ensuring a restful stay by double-checking to ensure that rooms are clean, comfortable and safe. Maintenance staff keep everything on this sprawling resort functioning smoothly, providing behind-the-scenes support for guests’ comfort and peace of mind. Garden staff nurture the island’s subtropical flora and fauna, creating a soothing and beautiful backdrop complete with animal friends such as water buffalo and goats.
As the end of their stay draws near, Hotel shops help guests to create fond memories, offering encounters with local specialty goods and alluring souvenirs.
All departments work together organically to provide guests with the very best in hospitality as they enjoy the island’s natural beauty and culture. We work every day to create special resort experiences that provide true relief from everyday cares and fill guests with joy.
Introduction to the work of each department
Accommodations
Reception (front desk): The role of reception is to support guests’ stay overall, handling check-in and checkout, guiding guests to their guestrooms, providing information and calculating their bill.
Activity desk: This is the doorway to activities for guests to take part in. This desk provides information, makes arrangements, and manages procedures, assisting guests in creating fun memories to last a lifetime.
Guest services: Our role is to provide attentive support and personalized experiences that make every stay trouble-free and memorable.
Housekeeping: As the “final fortress” that ensures the best possible stay for every guest, housekeeping plays an exceptionally important role in quality control. Housekeeping’s responsibility is to assure the hotel’s quality in terms of cleanliness, comfort and safety.
Hotel shops: Shop employees are more than just salespeople. They are “memory creation supporters,” tasked with giving tangible form to guests’ memories. They handle a wide range of products from original Hotel products, local specialty products and souvenirs to daily necessities, supporting guests’ visit from beginning to end.
Maintenance: Maintenance staff play a vital supporting role, working behind the scenes to keep this sprawling resort comfortable, safe and beautiful. These are the professionals who safeguard guests’ feelings of comfort and peace of mind at our resort.
Garden: Garden staff handle the landscaping that keeps this vast resort beautiful, protect the health of the animal friends that are the face of the Resort, and play a vital role in creating the healing role and beautiful scenery that are the essence of Haimurubushi.
Culinary Department
Rich culinary experiences that satisfy the heart with the bounty of the island and warm service
Aside from the beautiful scenery, many of the memories etched deepest in guests’ memories consist of the food they ate. Our culinary staff put the fresh bounty of Yaeyama to maximum use, creating a rich culinary experience for everyone who stays at Haimurubushi.
Our kitchen staff transform the fresh foods delivered in season from Kohamajima and Ishigakijima into unforgettable gourmet memories, crafted with consummate skill and creativity and the deepest respect for the gift of food. We insist on the highest levels of food quality and safety, to create beautiful and delicious dishes that delight guests’ palates.
The Hotel’s restaurant service staff are also professionals, who set the stage for guests’ dining experiences. Greeting guests with warm smiles and serving dishes with graceful timing, service staff ensure that each dish tells its own story. Paying careful attention without interrupting guests’ conversation, our service staff elevate meal time to a moment of bliss.
Relentless focus on food quality, passion for great cuisine, and warm hospitality toward guests function as a whole to provide the unforgettable resort dining experience that is a Haimurubushi hallmark.
Introduction to the work of each department: Food & Beverages
Restaurant service: Positions in restaurant service include serving food and beverages in each restaurant, café and bar (waitstaff, bartenders, sommeliers, etc.) and reservations staff (receptionists).
Food preparation: Positions in food preparation include preparation of all cuisine served in restaurants, cafes and bars; menu development; and food sourcing and management.
Sales Planning Division
Resort producers design the most memorable experiences to make each guest’s holiday a success.
In the Sales Planning Division, we draft the blueprints so that guests can enjoy amazing holidays at Haimurubushi. We play a central role in turning those expectations into reality, creating and realizing the true value of the Resort.
The Sales Department highlights the appeal of Haimurubushi to create encounters with prospective guests, using multifaceted channels from travel agencies to reservation websites and official websites. By deploying strategic plans that enhance the Resort’s value, we create excitement about visiting our island, thereby turning dreams into concrete travel plans.
The baton now passes to the Planning Department, which connects with guests from the reservations stage onward. By inquiring individually and catering to special requests, the Planning Department starts the preparations for personalized service. These staff members plan time-limited offers and table proposals, designing in detail a special time that guests will never forget.
As we strive to attract large numbers of customers while designing individual experiences, we also communicate closely with staff on-site, determined to consistently create magical experiences that exceed guest expectations.
Introduction to the Work of Each Division (Sales Planning Division)
Sales Department: The Sales Department works through a wide assortment of sales channels, ranging from the Hotel’s official website, travel websites, and online travel agencies to travel companies in Japan and overseas. We analyze market trends and demand to set prices (manage revenue) and strategically plan and implement accommodation plans.
Planning Department: The Planning Department handles inquiries from guests before their stay, by e-mail, telephone and other means, to determine their needs and expectations. Where possible, we gather further information, such as information about anniversaries and special occasions. Based on that information, we plan special, time-limited services, present and table proposals, and otherwise strive to create magical experiences tailored to each individual guest.
Administration
Building unshakable foundations for a Resort of the highest quality
We support the overall quality of the Resort and the efforts of its staff in ways that guests never see. That’s the mission of administration at Haimurubushi.
In Personnel & General Affairs, we support the services of the Hotel by fostering an environment in which every staff member can shine like the subtropical sun.
Accounting protects the operational bedrock of the Resort with sound management of revenues, expenditures and funds, so it can continue to grow and advance sustainably.
The role of Purchasing is to select with a discerning eye the elements that directly affect the quality of the Hotel, from guestroom amenities to restaurant food and equipment installed on the premises. Excellent quality in purchasing enables the Hotel to provide guests with the best possible holiday experience.
All sectors of administrative staff are responsible for building the foundations of unshakable peace of mind. This confidence enables reception and restaurant staff to provide excellent service with a genuine smile, so guests can enjoy the ultimate in resort experiences with total relaxation in body and mind.
Introduction to the work of each segment
Administration
Personnel & general affairs: This segment supports Hotel operations behind the scenes, fostering supportive environments that enable staff in recruitment, training, payroll calculation, employee benefits, facility management and other duties to perform to the best of their ability.
Accounting: This segment manages the Hotel’s finances, including revenue and expenditure management, budget preparation, funds management and more.
Purchasing: This segment manages procurement of the wide variety of materials and services the Hotel needs to operate. Purchasing plays a vital role that directly affects the Hotel’s bottom line.