JR Kyushu Consultants Expands Partnership with AreaLink to Fukuoka and Nagasaki Regions for Self-Storage Business

JR Kyushu Consultants Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Hakata-ku, Fukuoka; President & CEO: Mamoru Tsuda) has announced the addition of 52 properties and 955 units, primarily in Fukuoka City, to its operational outsourcing agreement with AreaLink Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takika Suzuki), effective July 1, 2026. This expansion increases the total number of properties outsourced to AreaLink from the previous 15 properties and 429 units to a combined total of 67 properties and 1,384 units. Through this initiative, both companies aim to improve operational efficiency and service quality of self-storage facilities in the Fukuoka and Nagasaki regions, creating an environment where local customers can more easily access storage space.

Key Points of This Expansion

Area: Properties primarily in Fukuoka City, including locations in the Nagasaki region

Scale: Addition of 52 properties and 955 units to the management outsourcing program

Total: 67 properties and 1,384 units

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Benefits: By leveraging the operational expertise of 'Hello Storage,' which holds the largest number of units in the industry, more customers' storage needs can be met effectively.

◆ About the 'Partner Program'

The 'Partner Program' is a business partnership system that enables end-to-end self-storage operations, from launch to service delivery. AreaLink handles all operational tasks, including customer acquisition, contract management, cancellations, regular cleaning, and initial response to issues. By leveraging AreaLink's expertise in operating 'Hello Storage,' the self-storage brand with the largest number of listed facilities in Japan, partner companies can reduce personnel and system development costs, increase occupancy rates and revenue, and receive up to 90% of rental income.

Program Details URL: https://www.arealink.co.jp/service/storage/partners/

Program Explanation Video: https://youtu.be/TKQvkDn4zoQ?si=KJfy5wfLCGvUrYq4

◆ Overview of 'Hello Storage'

'Hello Storage' operates rental storage spaces in containers and buildings, with 3,091 locations and 134,612 units as of June 2026. The storage business has been the company's core since its founding, boasting the largest number of units in the industry. Services are offered in various formats, including outdoor units using shipping containers, indoor units designed within building floors or entire buildings, and motorcycle-dedicated storage units.

Hello Storage Website: https://www.hello-storage.com/

※ Market research for the fiscal year ending March 2022, conducted by Japan Marketing Research Institute ※ Ranked No.1 in total listed facilities (indoor + outdoor) and outdoor-only listings ※ 'Designated Area' = 8 companies that publicly disclose rental space inventory online (Targets the top 8 companies in terms of total and outdoor listed facilities as of March 2022, based on AreaLink's internal survey)

◆ Company Overview

Company Name: JR Kyushu Consultants Co., Ltd. Head Office: 1-1-14 Hakataekihigashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka Founded: June 1990 Representative Director: Mamoru Tsuda Capital: 20 million JPY (as of December 31, 2025) Employees: 265 (as of July 1, 2026) Business Activities: Civil engineering surveys, cost estimation and construction management, architectural design, structural inspections, ICT and real estate business Website: https://www.jrqc.co.jp/

Company Name: AreaLink Co., Ltd. Head Office: North Wing 20F, Akihabara UDX Building, 4-14-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Founded: April 1995 Representative Director: Takika Suzuki Capital: 6,111 million JPY (as of December 31, 2025) Employees: 81 (as of December 31, 2025) Business Activities: Storage business, land rights management (shimochi), office business, asset business Website: https://www.arealink.co.jp/