Business Overview
A hub and a place to stay Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark
Entô
Our hospitality is the untouched landscape of the Earth (Geo) that stretches out before you.
In this place where the island’s residents and visitors meet, take a moment to discover the Earth and, in turn, discover yourself.
Shop
Shimajajōshiki Shōten
(Island's Local Shop with Souvenirs)
A lively spot at Hishiura Port, where products that brighten daily life, from souvenirs to homemade side dishes and vegetables, are lined up.
Here, casual conversations always arise between passing people – this is the kind of scene that is the island's everyday norm.
Ama no Shio Handcrafted Sea Salt Production
Ama no Shio Sea Salt
(Handcrafted)
Handcrafted from the blessings of sea and forest, preserving the island’s natural environment and generations-old traditions.
A living symbol of Ama Town—where nature, people, and culture come together to sustain a cycle that continues into the future.
Restaurant
Sentorarutei
A portside restaurant to visit during your travels or in everyday moments.
Enjoy the island's food culture with local specialties like kanshimame (Japanese Flying Squid) and kojōyu miso (a type of miso unique to the Oki region) in a casual setting.
Underwater Observation Boat
Amanbow
A semi-submersible tour boat exploring the caldera bay, formed by a volcanic eruption 6 million years ago.
During the day, dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Sea of Japan, at night, embark on an otherworldly journey as bioluminescent plankton light up the sea.
About Our Company
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- Corporate Name
- Ama Inc.
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- Capital
- JPY 60 million
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- Establishment
- August 3, 1992
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- Representative Director
- Atsushi Aoyama
- Director
- Satoyuki Nakagawa (Deputy Mayor of Ama Town)
- Director
- Yumiko Toeda (Representative, ANGO Co., Ltd.)
- Director
- Tsutomu Hata (Special Appointed Officer, Ama Inc.)
- Director
- Mitsuru Wakitani (Representative, Ama Vehicles Co., Ltd.)
- Director
- Isao Ishikura (Representative, Oki Ama Transport Co., Ltd.)
- Director
- Kiyoshi Haruma (Regional Development Division Manager, Ama Inc.)
- Audit & Supervisory Board Member
- Yoshiki Kitamine (Executive Director, Kitamine Construction Co., Ltd.)
- Audit & Supervisory Board Member
- Misao Yoshimoto (Advisor for Attraction Policy, Ama Town Office)
Company History
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- August 1992
- Company Established
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- May 1993
- Underwater sightseeing boat Amanbow begins operation / Departing from and returning to Toyoda Port (scenic cruise around Akiya Coast)
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- July 1994
- Opening of Marine Port Hotel Ama
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- April 2007
- Departure port of underwater sightseeing boat Amanbow changed / Departing from and returning to Hishiura Port (scenic cruise around Saburō-iwa Rocks)
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- December 2019
- Demolition of Marine Port Hotel Ama Annex (formerly National Lodging Ryokusuien)
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- April 2020
- Begin operations of Shimajajōshiki Shōten and Sentorarutei
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- May 2021
- Completion of the new building (NEST) with an integrated geo-facility / Closure of Marine Port Hotel Ama
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- July 1, 2021
- Opening of Entô, a geosite accommodation
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- April 2024
- Partial renovation of guest rooms in the main building (BASE)
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- April 2024
- Expansion of Shimajajōshiki Shōten
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- October 2025
- Ama no Shio Sea Salt Business Succession: Continuing a Time-Honored Craft
Island Timeline
- ｜ 2020〜
- ｜ 2010〜
- ｜ 2000〜
- ｜ 1990〜
- ｜ 1980〜
- ｜ 1970〜
| 2024 — | 2023 — | 2022 — | 2021 — | 2020 — | |
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| Policy | ・Ama Town Hall new building: Phase one construction completed |
・Enactment of Half-public, half-private ordinance |
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| Tourism and Industry | ・Opening of Ama Town glamping ground TADAYOI ・First Ama Town Grand Thanksgiving Festival Held (formerly Kinnyamonya Festival) |
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| Education and Exchange | ・Launch of the "Ama Town Ambassador" program |
・First "Gotoban-san Arts and Culture Festival" held |
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| Geopark | ・10th Anniversary of Oki Islands’ UNESCO Global Geopark Certification ・Co-hosting of the International Ocean Garbage Symposium in Oki |
・Merger with the Oki Tourism Association and establishment of the Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau ・Recertification as a UNESCO Global Geopark (2nd time) |
| 2019 — | 2018 — | 2017 — | 2016 — | 2015 — | 2014 — | 2013 — | 2012 — | 2011 — | 2010 — | |
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| Policy | ・Formulation of "Ama Town Engine Full Throttle Plan" |
・Initiation of "Umikaze" wind power plant |
・Formulation of "Ama Town Landscape Plan" |
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| Tourism and Industry | ・Establishment of "Tsunakake" souvenir and handmade store ・Establishment of Ama Winery |
・"Remote Island Department Store" in collaboration with remote islands nationwide ・Launch of Remote Island Kitchen Ama Store, renovation of Oki Shrine hall |
・Establishment of Shimashoku-no-Terakoya (culinary school) ・Development of the Ama Town tourism master plan for "Revitalising the Island" |
・Opening of Ama Town Seaweed Center |
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| Education and Exchange | ・JICA Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement (accepting training from 2016) |
・Launch of “Parent-Child Island Study Abroad Program” |
・Completion of the new school building of Oki Learning Center |
・Establishment of the Dōzen Hometown Attraction Foundation (General Incorporated Foundation) ・Opening of the Dōzen Training and Exchange Center ・Opening of the Murakami Residence Museum |
・Won the Platinum Award and Grand Prize, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award for the “Oki-Dōzen Miryokuka Project” (Community and education promotion project) |
・Launch of Oki-Dōzen High School Hitotsunagi Club “Hitotsunagi no Tabi” (Journey to connect with people) ・Opening of public tutoring center, Oki Learning Center |
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| Geopark | ・Development of a new base facility in conjunction with the opening of Kurii Terminal (Chiburi Village) |
・Recertification as a UNESCO Global Geopark (1st time) |
・Development of a base facility at Beppu Port 2nd Terminal (Nishinoshima Town) |
・Official launch of the UNESCO Global Geopark Program (Oki becomes a UNESCO Global Geopark) ・Development plan for the Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark Museum Ama Town base facility |
・The 4th National Geopark Conference held in Oki |
| 2009 — | 2008 — | 2007 — | 2006 — | 2005 — | 2004 — | 2003 — | 2002 — | |
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| Policy | ・Formulation of the fourth comprehensive promotion plan "The Theory of Island Happiness" ・Launch of the Ama Community Channel (cable television channel) ・Joining the “Most Beautiful Villages in Japan” association |
・Launch of the Ama Town local currency "Hearn" (the term is derived from Lafcadio Hearn) |
・Establishment of three industry divisions (Exchange Promotion Division, Local Production and Commerce Division, Industry Creation Division) ・Formulation of the "Self-Reliance Promotion Plan" |
・Michio Yamauchi was appointed as town mayor (4 Terms, 16 Years) |
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| Tourism and Industry | ・Completion of Rainbow Beach ・Completion of Yakumo Park (Koizumi Yakumo, aka Lafcadio Hearn) ・Opening of Ama-mare (community center in Ama Town） |
・Establishment of Furusato Ama Co., Ltd. ・Opening of CAS Freezing Center ・Opening of Ama Onshio Tsukasadokoro (Ama Salt Administration Office) |
・Establishment of Oki Shiokaze Farm Co., Ltd. (Wagyū beef brand, Oki Beef) |
・Establishment of AMA IWAGAKI PRODUCTION Co., Ltd. (Rock oyster brand, Haruka) |
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| Education and Exchange | ・Lecture on “Food Education Plan” at the University of Tokyo ・Launch of "Island Study Abroad" at Oki-Dōzen High School ・Oki-Dōzen High School won Grand Prize at the 1st "National High School Tourism Contest" |
・Launch of the “Oki-Dōzen Miryokuka Project” (Community and education promotion project) |
・Implementation of the exchange project “AMA Wagon” ・Establishment of Oki Shizenmura |
・Initiation of exchange with Kyoto University of the Arts and Hitotsubashi University |
・Opening of Ama Town Folk Tools Museum |
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| Geopark | ・Establishment of the Japan Geoparks Network ・The Oki Islands certified as a Japanese Geopark |
・Establishment of the Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) |
・Establishment of Global Geoparks Network (GGN) |
| 1999 — | 1996 — | 1994 — | 1993 — | 1992 — | 1991 — | |
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| Policy | ・Formulation of the third comprehensive development plan: "Kinnyamonya Revolution" |
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| Tourism and Industry | ・Launch of “Sazae Curry" sales |
・First Kinnyamonya Festival held |
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| Education and Exchange | ・Launch of Adventure Camp |
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| Geopark | ・International declaration on the rights to the "Memory of the Earth" (Digne Declaration, France) |
| 1989 — | 1980 — | |
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| Policy | ・Formulation of the second comprehensive development plan: "Departure Towards Quality Life" |
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| Education and Exchange | ・Opening of Ama Town History and Folklore Museum (Later Emperor Go-Toba Museum) |
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| 1978 — | 1971 — | |
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| Policy | ||
| Tourism and Industry | ||
| Education and Exchange | ・Completion of the Oki Development General Center |
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