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History:

The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation completed a study regarding the relationship between the “Self-Storage Industry and Consumer Protection” in March 2003. The report indicated issues regarding the differentiation between self-storage facilities operated by traditional warehousing businesses and self-storage businesses operated in non-warehousing facilities.

Identified Issues:

• (1) Clear consumer recognition of self-storage businesses operated by licensed warehousing companies.
• (2) Lack of general availability of accurate and educational information for the consumer.
• (3) The requirement for a standardized article to be established clearly outlining “The Standards of the Self-Storage Industry” similar to what warehousing industry uses.

On May 20, 2003, 7 major operators within the self-storage industry of Japan were selected to form the first association for Self Storage on a strictly volunteer basis. Since the early stages of the RSA’s development we have stayed true to our goal of protecting and educating consumers who are new to renting self-storage units. Before the creation of this association there were no set industry standards. Our desire to provide safety, security and accessible, accurate information while improving on the customer service experience for the general public became our mission.

Our Mission Statement:

• (1) To provide accurate, easily accessible information to the consumer.
• (2) To establish "The Industry Standards" including insurance protection for tenants.
• (3) To provide qualified member operators the use of the "RSA" logo, showing the consumer which facilities meet our standards of safety and security.
• (4) To create a forum for the exchanging and sharing up to date, relevant information between all members.

In order to complete our mission, we have established a strict set of standards that must be met to become a qualified RSA member. As we have grown the number of new joining members has been rapidly increasing, right along with the total number of self-storage facilities. We have become increasingly aware of the need to "open our doors" even further to any and all operators who respect the law and care for the safety of consumers to continue to grow and stimulate this industry.

On October 28, 2010 we made the decision to officially incorporate our association by registering with the government. To date we are only association endorsed by the Japanese Government and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation.

The RSA is fully committed to continuing to work with our member operators, other associations throughout the world as well as consumer groups to continue to improve the Japanese self-storage industry. Together we can provide accurate and up-to-date information through our website and regularly scheduled meetings where we will discuss relevant issues and plan future events to stimulate the self-storage industry's consumer awareness and growth.

If you have any questions and/or comments, please feel free to contact our office.

Organization Outline of RSA

Name of Organization		Rental Storage Association
Date of Establishment		May 20th 2003 Establishment October 29th 2010 Corporate registration
Board of Directors	Representative Director	Tokuo Yoshida Rental Storage Association
	Executive Director	Hiroaki Yokoi Root Storhub Co.,Ltd Executive Director
	Director	Makiko Hirota U・S Hirota Co.,Ltd
	Director	Aaron Farney UNWIRED LOGIC Co.,Ltd CEO
	Director	Jiro Arakawa Storage Oh Co.,Ltd
	Director	Terutaka Nagatsuji Oshiire Sangyo Co.,Ltd
	Director	Ayumu Takane Keiyo Butsuryu Co.,Ltd
	Director	Hajime Maruyama Tokyu Corporation
	Director	Hidenaga Suzuki Japan Trunkroom Co.,Ltd
	Auditor	Ichiro Ariga Nihon Build-Life Co.,Ltd CEO
	Honorary chairman	Michinobu Tada
	Honorary Director	Yasunobu Kurebayashi Root Store Hub Co.,Ltd
Activity	Purpose	The mission of RSA is to serve and protect consumers. RSA promote healthy growth of Self Storage industry by harmonizing with society.
	Projects	(1) Provide accurate, easily accessible information to the consumer. (2) Comply with all applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. (3) Provide public relations, educations, enlightenment and information for member. (4) Collecting data, conducting market research and study to become the best resource for the industry. (5) Work with other associations and group. Establishing the standardized article for the industry and improving service environment for operators include insurance protection. (6) Provide qualified member operators the use of the "RSA" logo.
Office	Adress	10-8 Shibuya Dougenzaka Tokyo Building 1F Dogenzaka 1 Chome,, Shibuya-Ku Tokyo 105-0048 Japan Phone: +81-3-6692-1895 Fax: +81-3-6701-7374 Mail: info@rentalspace.org
	Contact person	Tokuo Yoshida Mail: tokuo.yoshida@rentalstoragejapan.org