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From Izu Oshima to Ishigaki Island! A newspaper article featured the challenges faced by high school students during their internship!
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Recently, on the front page of the Yaeyama Nippo published on September 2, 2025, weIshigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPiOur internship opportunities have been posted!
Source: Yaeyama Mainichi Shimbun, September 2, 2025
In this article,A high school student from Izu Oshima (Yoru Komiyama)The article describes his experience as an intern working as a tour guide on Ishigaki Island.
A local newspaper featured a story about the younger generation learning and growing amid the great outdoors of Ishigaki Island.
I am very pleased that these community-based education and human resource development initiatives are being widely publicized.
"Tour Guide" Training on Ishigaki Island
That kind of job
Ishigaki Island isOne of the world's leading natural tourist destinationsKnown for its mangrove forests, emerald-blue seas, and lush coral reefs, this island offers a diverse natural environment and a wide range of activities to enjoy.
In an environment blessed with abundant natural beauty, having high school students actually engage in guiding work and experience interacting with tourists and providing nature interpretation directly contributes to the development of future leaders in the tourism industry.
Since the area attracts many tourists, particularly from abroad, the experience of communicating with them in real-life situations—using English as it is actually spoken—is a valuable learning opportunity that not only improves language skills but also broadens one’s international perspective.
Through this internship, I was able to learn about the “power of people” and the “allure of nature” that underpin tourism, as well as the “significance of international exchange,” all at the same time, andThat's what makes Ishigaki Island so specialI am once again realizing the educational value that can be achieved.
Not just for interns,ADVENTURE PiPiWe are always looking for teammates who are ready to take on challenges and grow together with us.
Our Initiatives for Health Management
Ishigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPiTherefore, we place great importance on creating an environment where our tour guides and staff can work with peace of mind and a sense of pride.
What Is Health Management?
"Health Management," a concept that has been gaining attention in recent years, refers to the well-being of each and every employee'sHealth Maintenance and PromotionThis refers to identifying [...], as a business challenge, and strategically addressing it.
The "Excellent Health Management Corporation" program promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is also gaining traction.
In the tourism industry as well, based on the premise that “people are our greatest asset,” it is widely recognized that maintaining the physical and mental well-being of employees leads to corporate growth and improved service quality.
Certified as an "Excellent Health Management Corporation"!
Source: Yaeyama Mainichi Shimbun, April 10, 2024
In the Yaeyama Mainichi ShimbunHealth Management Excellence Corporationindicates such things as location of person or thing, location of short-term action, etc.First in the Yaeyama IslandsWe are pleased to announce that we have been accredited!
in the end
I feel that this article in the Yaeyama Nippo has served as an opportunity for the younger generation to learn through nature experiences on Ishigaki Island and to develop an interest in the tourism industry and environmental conservation.
Ishigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPiWith that in mind, we hope to create an environment where the younger generation can grow into the next generation of tourism professionals, while maintaining a balance between environmental conservation and tourism.
With the goal of fostering the next generation and developing a sustainable tourism industry, we will continue to offer tours that allow everyone to enjoy the great outdoors of the Yaeyama Islands.
Be sure to join us for a variety of activities on Ishigaki Island, including mangrove canoeing, SUP, and snorkeling!
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