Chairman’s Message

The predecessor of today’s Arealink Co., Ltd., WELL’s Giken K.K., was established in 1995. 
At that time, I vowed to be number one in my chosen field of business, even if it were a niche sector. I had quite a few concerns at the time about the undeveloped areas within the real estate industry. I was therefore enthusiastic about wanting to bring about a transformation. Then, with this in mind, I launched a real estate company that focused on property leasing and parking businesses. However, the product I finally chose to realize my aim was self-storage (trunk rooms).

In the 25 years since our founding, we have grown into a leading company boasting more than 100,000 units in total in 2020—the largest number in the industry. However, the spread of self-storage units in Japan pales in comparison to major countries across the world.

Japan definitely does not have large living spaces, and Japanese people have always had a spirit and way of living that cherishes things. I believe that, depending on our approach and product planning, the business has the potential to grow even further.

We have grasped the potential needs of customers; from outdoor storage using containers to building-type indoor storage and dedicated motorcycle storage. We also have a proven track record in planning these and maintaining high usage rates, which we can leverage when planning new products. In the future, we hope to continue launching new services and standards that keep up with the changing times.

Under our management philosophy of “providing convenience, joy, and excitement,” and in line with our easy-to-understand and concrete principle of “solving the challenges faced by society,” we will step up to the plate in overcoming difficulties and adversity . Our aim is to be a company that remains strong even in times of struggle so that we may continue to grow over the next few centuries. I remain deeply thankful for your ongoing support and cooperation.

The current environmental changes in the world are happening at an unprecedented pace, and in the ten years since I joined the company, the self-storage industry has undergone significant transformation and development. In this situation, our company has been steadily expanding our business by utilizing IT and digital technologies, taking a leading role in data analysis, and developing new products and services.

However, there is still plenty of room for growth in Japan’s self-storage market compared to overseas. This means that self-storage products have enormous potential.

We will carry forward the corporate culture cultivated through our highly-valued small-scale management approach and employee training, and expand our business significantly, aiming to become an essential company that provides customers with convenience, fun, and excitement in accordance with our philosophy.

Just as I, who joined the company as a new graduate, became president at a young age, our company provides an environment where anyone with high aspirations, regardless of age or background, can equally have opportunities. We promise to continue enriching our customers’ lives through storage solutions, working together as one team and never losing our challenging spirit. We will also continue to contribute to the development of the industry, so we hope to count on your continued support.