What happens when American self-storage meets Japanese innovation?
In this eye-opening solo episode of the Self Storage Podcast, host Scott Meyers shares his whirlwind experience speaking at the Self Storage Association of Asia's annual expo in Tokyo.
Scott dives deep into the emerging self-storage market in Japan, revealing the cultural, logistical, and economic challenges and opportunities. From ultra-compact facilities to AI-powered innovations, this episode explores how Asian developers are reimagining self-storage in densely packed cities—and what American investors can learn from it.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
3:56 Japan’s Space Crunch and Storage Demand
5:43 The Struggle to Build Class A Facilities
7:19 The Economics of Storage in Tokyo
10:01 What Asia Learns from U.S. Storage Models
11:36 Bootstrapping Self Storage in Emerging Markets
17:10 Launching an Asian Mastermind Group?
24:10 American Privilege Abroad: A Candid Take
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