On Okinawa's scenic eastern coast in Nanjo, Hyakuna Residence sits on 3,624 square meters of pristine land with panoramic ocean views. Priced at $9.5 million, this March 2024 property offers 5,177 square feet of main living space built with reinforced concrete across two floors, plus a separate 69 square meter accessory building renovated in April 2021. The four bedroom home comes fully equipped with public water, sewage, Okinawa Electric Power, and complete electrification. Located about 50 minutes by car from Naha Airport, the property occupies a wilderness zoned plot in a non delineated area with Residential Environment Preservation District protections that maintain the coastal character. The Type 4 Wind Area designation and Landscape Law restrictions ensure buildings remain low rise (10 meters maximum) with generous green space (20% minimum), preserving the area's natural beauty.

The main residence, completed just months ago, represents brand new construction with all the benefits of modern building standards and fresh finishes. The two story layout maximizes ocean views while the reinforced concrete structure provides the durability needed for Okinawa's tropical climate and occasional typhoons. The accessory building adds flexible space for guests, staff, home office, or studio use. A carport installed in August 2021 provides covered parking, while the 3,624 square meter plot offers ample room for gardens, outdoor entertaining areas, or future expansion within the 40% building to land ratio. The sale includes one vehicle and furniture, making this essentially move in ready despite being new construction.

Nanjo's eastern coast remains one of Okinawa's best kept secrets, offering dramatic cliffs, clear waters, and far less development than the crowded western beaches near Naha. The area attracts those seeking authentic Okinawan island living rather than resort style development. You're close to Cape Chinen Park, Okinawa World theme park, and excellent diving spots, yet far enough from tourist zones to maintain genuine tranquility. The location works well for remote workers, retirees, or anyone whose business doesn't require daily presence in Naha. Okinawa's year round warm climate, distinct culture, and relaxed pace create a lifestyle completely different from mainland Japan.

Okinawa's luxury property market tells a unique story within Japan's real estate landscape, shaped by the island's geography, history, and evolving buyer demographics. The prefecture's appeal has surged post pandemic, with luxury home sales above $3 million increasing by 187% between 2019 and 2023, the highest growth rate of any Japanese prefecture. This boom is driven partly by domestic migration, as mainland Japanese increasingly embrace remote work and seek warmer climates, and partly by international buyers, particularly from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and surprisingly, surfers and divers from California and Australia seeking Pacific island lifestyles with first world infrastructure. Okinawa's freehold land prices remain remarkably affordable compared to mainland Japan, currently averaging just $890 per square meter for coastal residential plots versus $18,500 in central Tokyo, creating value opportunities for those willing to embrace island living. The military presence (U.S. bases occupy about 15% of Okinawa's main island) creates an unusual rental market with American service members seeking off base housing, providing potential income streams for luxury property owners. Interestingly, Okinawa's population is actually declining (down 0.3% annually), but wealthy buyer inflow is concentrating in select coastal areas like Nanjo, creating localized price appreciation of 45% over five years while other parts of the island see flat or declining values.