Updated: 2025.4.15
Are you currently living in Okinawa and fluent in both English and Japanese?
Are you licensed as a real estate agent in Japan (宅地建物取引士) or studying for the exam?
Would you like to build a career in the dynamic world of real estate while using your language and international communication skills?
If so, VILLA IMG, a global real estate company based in Okinawa and Da Nang (Vietnam), invites you to join our team of multicultural professionals.
English-speaking foreign nationals currently living in Okinawa
Business-level Japanese (N2 or above)
Holders or candidates for the宅建士 (Real Estate Transaction Agent license)
Interested in working with both Japanese and international property buyers/sellers
Looking for a freelance, commission-based career with full flexibility
People with experience in real estate, hospitality, tourism, finance, or customer service are especially welcome
Support property purchase and sale transactions in Okinawa
Guide clients (Japanese and international) through property tours
Prepare or assist with contracts and explanations in Japanese
Handle customer relations, social media promotion, and online marketing
Build your own client network through Okinawan and international connections
Monthly guaranteed pay: ¥100,000+
Commission: 20-30% of brokerage fee
Commission rate: up to 90%
One transaction can result in commissions of ¥500,000+ depending on the property price
Female agent, age 35, licensed宅建士, 4 deals/year → ¥3.15 million/year
Male agent, age 28, experienced, 6 deals/year → ¥10.5 million/year
Senior agent, age 45, handling luxury homes → ¥22.5 million/year
Fully flexible working hours and locations - you choose when and how you work
20+ online video training sessions available anytime
Team-based support and mentoring from bilingual senior agents
Multinational team: agents from Japan, USA, Taiwan, China, Korea, Vietnam, etc.
Opportunity to participate in real estate inspection trips to Vietnam (for top performers)
No Japanese passport required, but strong communication skills in Japanese are essential
VILLA IMG Office: 4F, Asakiya Building, 1-1-14 Makishi, Naha, Okinawa
1 min walk from Kokusai-dori, 7 min walk from Miebashi Station
Our agents mainly handle central and southern Okinawa
Work when you want - complete freedom to plan your day
Monthly agent meeting (last Friday of each month, 6PM)
Optional weekly sharing meetings and social events available
Top agents invited to overseas real estate tours (e.g., Da Nang, Vietnam)
Hotel voucher rewards for outstanding performance
Team-based professional development academy for high earners
Please send the following to: infovilla@villa-realty.com
Resume (in English or Japanese)
Brief self-introduction, including your real estate background and language level
We will contact qualified applicants for an online or in-person interview.
Company: IMG LLC (VILLA IMG)
Founded: September 2019
Address: 4F, 1-1-14 Makishi, Naha, Okinawa, Japan
Website: www.villa-realty.com
Phone: +81-98-869-3575
Take the next step in your career while living in beautiful Okinawa.
Whether you're looking to build a long-term professional path or seeking a side career in real estate, VILLA IMG offers an international and supportive environment to help you succeed.
Updated: 2025.4. 8
In the vast archipelago of Japan, there exists a place unlike any other--a subtropical island of untamed jungle, luminous beaches, and river-laced forests. A place where nature still sets the rhythm of life, and where modernity has yet to leave its mark. That place is Iriomote Island, the hidden emerald of Okinawa Prefecture.
While Tokyo dazzles with neon lights and Kyoto whispers of ancient temples, Iriomote stands as Japan's last frontier--an island not built for crowds but carved out for those seeking peace, purity, and purpose.
Designated as part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List in 2021, Iriomote Island joins a global roster of ecological treasures. But its value lies not just in its title, but in what it protects: over 90% of the island is dense jungle, filled with endemic plants and animals seen nowhere else on Earth.
Here, you'll find:
Mangrove forests untouched by pollution
Rivers that snake through limestone valleys
Endangered species like the Iriomote wild cat
Coral reefs that host some of the richest marine life in the Pacific
In Asia, where tourism often leads to overdevelopment, Iriomote remains fiercely protected--a true rarity.
Living on Iriomote means trading convenience for connection.
There are no fast-food chains, shopping malls, or traffic lights. Instead, you'll find:
Locally grown tropical fruits
Morning fishing boats arriving at the port
Children biking to school through forest paths
Neighbors who still greet you with a wave and a smile
It's not about living off-grid--it's about living on rhythm. Days begin with sunrise over the sea and end with starlit skies free of city light.
For those seeking more than just a vacation home, Iriomote offers a unique opportunity to create--to build a sanctuary, a retreat, or an eco-lodge that aligns with the island's philosophy.
Why?
Rising demand for eco-tourism in Japan and across Asia
Foreign buyers can legally own freehold land in Japan
Guests are actively seeking wellness, privacy, and sustainable travel
The setting is ideal for yoga retreats, digital detoxes, or adventure tourism
But the key is balance: here, less is more. A retreat that respects the environment thrives. This is not the place for concrete resorts--it's the place for low-impact, high-experience hospitality.
Although it may feel like the edge of the world, Iriomote is surprisingly accessible:
Fly to Ishigaki Island - daily flights from Tokyo, Osaka, and Naha
Ferry to Uehara Port - 40-minute ride on a high-speed boat
Drive to your destination - car rental services available at the port
There's no airport on Iriomote--and that's by design. The absence of heavy infrastructure is what helps it stay wild and wonderful.
Life on a remote island does come with its limitations:
Fewer healthcare facilities
Limited supply chains for materials or groceries
Internet speed varies by area
Weather can occasionally disrupt ferry service
But for those drawn to eco-conscious living, these aren't deterrents--they're features. They reinforce a way of life that is intentional, sustainable, and deeply human.
While cities grow louder and skies grow grayer, Iriomote offers what the world is forgetting:
Silence
Stars
Slowness
Stillness
For those looking not just to visit Japan, but to live differently in Japan, this is the island calling your name.
If the idea of building a life--or a business--on Iriomote resonates with you, there's a rare opportunity now available.
A freehold villa estate with 3 reinforced concrete buildings, set on nearly 6,000 sqm of subtropical land, is currently on the market. It's ideal for use as a private retreat, boutique eco-lodge, or second home.
Click here for full property details
(Property ID: 10032824ST / Price: ¥180,000,000)
At VILLA IMG, we help foreign buyers discover and acquire unique real estate across Okinawa's islands. From the paperwork to the lifestyle shift, we're here to support you every step of the way.
