Ever wanted you're own deserted, tropical island?
Well here's your chance !
The privately-owned lighthouse on beautiful Uotsuri Island, in Okinawa Prefecture, is about to become a state-owned asset under the Japanese Civil Code. And they will need someone to keep the home fires burning.
You can spend your days fishing and swimming in the sea, monitoring sea levels as part of the Pacific Ocean Tsunami early warning system, and hunting the vary rare Senkaku mole, which is unique to the island.
But remember the old Japanese proverb and don't count those pelts until you catch them!
Of course, our obligation for full disclosure means that we also have to tell you that China and Taiwan both also claim the Senkaku Islands including Uotsuri Island, however, last year (after Chinese activists illegally landed on Uotsuri Island) Tokyo banned anybody from landing on any of the islands without its permission.
In case either nation does try to disturb you, however, you will be provided with the latest in Outdoor Motion Sensor Security Lights
These babies should pick up any pesky submarines or landing parties from up to 50 metres away.
And if that's not enough to deter them, you will also be provided with some Pepper Spray.
So, apply now, and if you're the lucky candidate, you could be warming your feet under the kotatsu in your very own lighthouse in just a matter of months (following security checks and military training).
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