Travel & LeisureJapanese temp agency wades further into tourism sector with luxury long-stay lodgingYoga lessons are offered at Pasona's new accommodation on Awaji Island, which, according to Japanese legend, is the very first island created by the gods. (Photos by Yo Inoue)KEIKO MARUYAMA and ALINE SAUVEGRAIN TANABEJuly 12, 2026 12:35 JSTTOKYO -- A temporary employment agency intends to turn the largest island in Japan's Seto Inland Sea into a premier wellness destination and is getting the ball rolling with a long-stay retreat designed to attract affluent health-conscious travelers.