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Celebrating a Decade of Hello Kitty and Hello Storage Collaboration

Hello Storage, one of Japan's largest trunk room services, is proud to announce a special campaign marking the 10th anniversary of its collaboration with the beloved character, Hello Kitty. Managed by Area Link Corp., based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, this campaign will kick off on April 6, 2026, and invites everyone to join in the festivities associated with this iconic partnership.

Background of the Collaboration

Since the launch of their partnership with Hello Kitty, Hello Storage has aimed to boost its brand recognition among a wider audience. This collaboration has successfully engaged users from various age groups, allowing them to feel a connection with Hello Storage through an endearing character that resonates with many. As the 10th anniversary approaches, the company seeks to offer even more opportunities for users to connect with the brand, celebrating this occasion with an interactive campaign.

Campaign Highlights: Hello Kitty Signboard Photo Contest

The campaign features a photo contest focused on signboards from two select locations in Japan: Tokyo and Aichi. Each signboard showcases a unique design of Hello Kitty holding the state flower of each respective prefecture—Somei Yoshino for Tokyo and Kakitsubata for Aichi. Participants are encouraged to capture a photo of these signboards and share them on X (formerly Twitter) for a chance to win exciting prizes. This initiative is designed to not only promote Hello Storage but also to foster community engagement.

Contest Guidelines

• - Campaign Period: April 6, 2026, 9:00 AM to April 30, 2026, 11:59 PM
• - Entry Requirements:

1. Follow the official Hello Storage account on X (@hellostorage88)
2. Take a photo of the designated Hello Kitty signboard
3. Post it on X with the hashtag #FindTheHelloStorageSignboard

• - Participants must ensure their accounts are public for submissions to be eligible for prizes. Direct messaging access should also be enabled for prize delivery.

Prizes

• - 10 lucky participants will randomly win Amazon gift cards worth ¥10,000.
• - An additional 10 winners, selected from those who did not win the gift cards, will receive a four-piece Hello Storage x Hello Kitty novelty set. This allows for 20 winners in total!

Featured Locations for the Signboards

• - Tokyo (Somei Yoshino): Hello Storage Kanda, Akihabara 3
• - Aichi (Kakitsubata): Hello Storage Nagoya Higashikatehata

For more details about the event, please visit the official Hello Storage website.

Overview of Hello Storage

Hello Storage specializes in rental storage spaces across various container types and buildings, operating a total of 2,919 properties with 127,541 rooms as of February 2026. This storage enterprise has been a cornerstone of Area Link's operations since its inception, boasting the largest room count in the industry. The services provided are diverse, from outdoor trunk rooms using shipping containers to indoor facilities specifically designed for storage purposes, including motorcycle storage options.

• - Official website of Hello Storage: Hello Storage
• - Storage information site, Kurasul: Kurasul

About Area Link Corporation

• - Name: Area Link Corporation
• - Location: 20th Floor, Akihabara UDX North Wing, 4-14-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Established: April 1995
• - CEO: Takaka Suzuki
• - Capital: ¥6,111 million (as of December 31, 2025)
• - Stock Market: Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market
• - Employees: 81 (as of December 31, 2025)
• - Business Activities: Storage, land use rights development, office services, asset management.
• - Corporate website: Area Link