Self-introduction & my diving history
I'm Saku! I'm a 8-year-old with a striking appearance from Osaka, and I interned at BIGHOLYDAY for two months in August and September. I'm currently a fourth-year university student studying business administration.
Influenced by my father, I got my license when I was in my third year of high school and now I have an Andvance diver. I have about 3 dives under my belt and I'm a resort diver who dives in Ishigaki Island, Palau, and other places about once a year.
Motivation and reason for choosing BIGHOLIDAY
I'd like to tell you why I decided to work at BIGHOLYDAY during my summer vacation.
During my summer vacation in college, I usually spent it working part-time and having fun. I wonder if this year's summer vacation will end up like that too.
I thought, if I'm going to get a part-time job, I might as well go to Miyakojima! So I decided to get a live-in part-time job in Miyakojima.
Since I was going to Miyakojima, I decided to work in the ocean, so I researched all the diving shops in Miyakojima! Among them, I found this one with extremely good reviews, a higher reputation than anywhere else, and a good website.
That's why I decided on BIGHOLYDAY.
What I felt while actually working
While actually working and diving every day, I learned that there are many mundane tasks behind the scenes that I had never seen before, such as cleaning up, preparation, loading and unloading tanks, and typhoon prevention.
I realized that diving was possible thanks to the efforts of these staff members, and I'm grateful for that. I think diving will be even more enjoyable from now on.
At first, I couldn't do anything at all and often wondered what I should do, but with the help of my seniors, I gradually got a grasp of the flow and how to move, and I was able to think about how I should act, which made my work even more enjoyable!
I thought it was a very attractive job, not only because I could dive in the ocean every day, but also because I could have deep connections with many guests and feel their feelings directly.
My thoughts on BIGHOLIDAY
What I think about BIGHOLYDAY is that it's a truly wonderful shop where the individuality of each staff member shines through. Each staff member has a different character, and they are all making the most of that character, and everyone is lively and seems to enjoy their work. They are seniors that I really respect.
The hospitality is also top notch!
Starting with a thorough explanation of the ship, point requests, guest care, communication with guests, daily cleaning of the ship, seeing the ship off until it was out of sight, and more, I felt they provided the best hospitality of any shop, and I am truly proud to have worked at BIGHOLYDAY.
If you're going to dive in Miyakojima, I definitely recommend BIGHOLYDAY!!!
Greetings to all the guests we met
I met many guests over the past two months and had many fun conversations with them. I am still inexperienced both in diving and at work, so I received a lot of help from them. Thank you so much! I would be honored to meet you again somewhere.
With the support of so many people, I was able to spend an irreplaceable time.
This time will be a treasure for the rest of my life!!
Thank you so much to everyone at BIGHOLYDAY and all the guests!!
Thank you very much! ! !
Totty — BIGHOLIDAY Owner's Guide
I've lived in Miyako Island for 21 years (since 2005). I specialize in fun diving. I select Miyako Island's three major dive sites more than 150 times a year, and I've done about 20,000 dives in Miyako Island. YouTube "Totty / scuba diving" shares Miyakojima diving information with more than twelve thousand subscribers.
Since 2023, we have been among the top-ranked Marine Diving Award winners for three consecutive years.
2023 Japan Coast Guard Director-General's Award (for meritorious service in maritime rescue)
Discoverer of Miyako Island's first manta ray station in 2025
