Our Team & Commitments
Our Core Team
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Eriko – Sky Ocean’s Final Boss
Japanese and fluent in French, Eriko initiated the Sky Ocean Hotel project. She began her career as a wedding organiser before working in the export of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Sky Ocean is her way of returning to a people-centred profession, with a commitment to creating a place where guests simply feel happy.
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Mura - Front Desk Pilote
Japanese and with English speaking abilities, Mura is our day to day general manager.
With a long experience as a photographer and video producer, Mura also worked alongside with Eriko as a wedding planner, back in the old days. -
Tomoko - The Chef!
Tomoko started at the core of our team and has held every position, from breakfast service to room cleaning.
For the 2026 season, she is returning as chef of the hotel restaurant – a role she left years ago when the former management made it impossible for her to continue. -
Aya - Cleaning Wizard
Aya is a gentle member of our local community.
With an international background, she chose to settle in Ishigaki to raise her two children in the best environment she could find.
She is always happy to share the beauty of the island she loves.
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Sumire – The Food Witch
Sumire was at the heart of the 2025 season as our breakfast artist. Next season, she will focus on managing our farm and transforming our harvests, so we can serve you the most delicious locally produced tomato sauce.
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Jordy - Mac Gyver
Jordy tries to keep everything consistent across the farm, restaurant, hotel, and villas, and most of his time is spent fixing and building things. When the schedule allows, he also offers tours, as a licensed lifeguard, former boyscout and boat captain.
Jordy & Eriko Delage - The Founding Family
After spending 15 years in Tokyo working in the export of Japanese craftsmanship, the COVID crisis prompted a deep reflection on the meaning of life. This led us to relocate to Ishigaki, a small island in Japan rich in potential yet lagging in sustainability—where we believed we could make a difference.
Our journey began with the opening of a sustainably managed beachfront villa, followed by Sky Valley Farm, a permaculture-inspired project dedicated to providing high-quality organic fruits and vegetables for our restaurants and local community.
When the opportunity arose, we acquired the hotel next to our home, transforming it into a family-friendly, sustainable, and community-driven project. Sky Ocean Ishigaki Eco Resort Hotel opened in March 2025.
At the same time, we established the Tethys Fund, a nonprofit initiative committed to environmental protection and education. We believe that education is the key to making the ecological transition both meaningful and effective.
For Jordy, Eriko, Shinji, Aoi, and Aya (our three children), our entire life is dedicated to our community—through our hotel, restaurant, farm, and nonprofit fund.
Tethys Fund (Japan Philanthropic Foundation)
Our Tethys fund offers around 10M YEN annually to Ishigaki local associations involved in ecological activities and education linked to ecological projects..
Beach cleaning to protect biodiversity
Our entire team is engaged in beach cleaning activities, and our hotel is officially registered as a collection point. We also provide beach cleaning bags to customers who would like to give a hand.
SeaGrass Conservation Project
Run by Nosoko Elementary School and supported by our community, including Sky Resorts’ Founder’s son, Shinji.