Finally Expanding into Kyushu! Toyota Corolla Hakata Begins Handling "VANLIFE ROOMKIT"
YURT Co., Ltd. and Toyota Corolla Hakata Co., Ltd. have partnered to begin handling the Sienta-exclusive car-camping kit "VANLIFE ROOMKIT" in the Kyushu area from April 18, 2026. Toyota Corolla Hakata will also open a new store, "CARMINE Yahatanishi," on the same day, featuring a permanent display of a demo vehicle.
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YURT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Co-representatives: Kensuke Warashina, Junya Ueda, hereinafter YURT) and Toyota Corolla Hakata Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Representative: Kanetaka Hisatsune, hereinafter Toyota Corolla Hakata) will begin handling the Sienta-exclusive car-camping kit "VANLIFE ROOMKIT" at 13 Toyota Corolla Hakata stores on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This marks the first time VANLIFE ROOMKIT will be available in the Kyushu area. On the same day, Toyota Corolla Hakata will also open a new store, "CARMINE Yahatanishi," which proposes new value for cars. A demo vehicle will be permanently displayed at CARMINE Yahatanishi and can be viewed without reservation.
"We are very pleased to begin handling the VANLIFE ROOMKIT developed by YURT. VANLIFE ROOMKIT is a new proposal that transforms everyday cars into relaxing spaces, and its major appeal is the ability to easily enjoy car camping and outdoor activities. With the launch of VANLIFE ROOMKIT and the opening of our new store, we hope to continue to cater to each customer's lifestyle and deliver new value for cars." (Toyota Corolla Hakata)
CARMINE Yahatanishi, which will open this time, is a store that primarily handles distinctive products such as VANLIFE ROOMKIT and Corde-Car (https://www.corde-car.jp/), based on the concept of "a place to unearth new charms of cars." The name incorporates the word "MINE," in homage to Toyota Corolla Hakata's predecessor, a coal mining business, expressing the desire to unearth new, unseen charms of cars.
VANLIFE ROOMKIT is a Sienta-exclusive room kit that allows easy switching to a van-life style at any time, while maintaining the usability of a passenger car. Since its launch, VANLIFE ROOMKIT has been steadily expanding its dealerships, and as of April 18, 2026, it is available for purchase and trial at a total of 160 stores.
Details regarding handling at Toyota Corolla Hakata, details of CARMINE Yahatanishi, an overview of VANLIFE ROOMKIT, and company profiles of each company are as per the attached document.
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■ About handling at Toyota Corolla Hakata
Start date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Number of stores: 13 stores
Store with permanent demo vehicle display: CARMINE Yahatanishi
How to view the demo vehicle: Please visit CARMINE Yahatanishi directly.
Products handled: VANLIFE ROOMKIT, VANLIFE ROOMKIT PLUS
■ Toyota Corolla Hakata Company Profile
Company name: Toyota Corolla Hakata Co., Ltd.
Business: New car sales/lease sales, used car sales, automobile maintenance, parts/accessories sales, etc.
Established: 1966
History: 1916 Established as a coal mining company, opened mine
1966 Started car dealership business as Toyota Publica Hakata
1969 Changed company name to Toyota Corolla Hakata, continues to present
1970s Ended coal mining operations
Representative: Kanetaka Hisatsune
Location: 2-3-50 Toyo, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 812-0042
Number of stores: 13 Toyota business stores, Lexus business
"We are very pleased to begin handling the VANLIFE ROOMKIT developed by YURT. VANLIFE ROOMKIT is a new proposal that transforms everyday cars into relaxing spaces, and its major appeal is the ability to easily enjoy car camping and outdoor activities. With the launch of VANLIFE ROOMKIT and the opening of our new store, we hope to continue to cater to each customer's lifestyle and deliver new value for cars." (Toyota Corolla Hakata)
CARMINE Yahatanishi, which will open this time, is a store that primarily handles distinctive products such as VANLIFE ROOMKIT and Corde-Car (https://www.corde-car.jp/), based on the concept of "a place to unearth new charms of cars." The name incorporates the word "MINE," in homage to Toyota Corolla Hakata's predecessor, a coal mining business, expressing the desire to unearth new, unseen charms of cars.
VANLIFE ROOMKIT is a Sienta-exclusive room kit that allows easy switching to a van-life style at any time, while maintaining the usability of a passenger car. Since its launch, VANLIFE ROOMKIT has been steadily expanding its dealerships, and as of April 18, 2026, it is available for purchase and trial at a total of 160 stores.
Details regarding handling at Toyota Corolla Hakata, details of CARMINE Yahatanishi, an overview of VANLIFE ROOMKIT, and company profiles of each company are as per the attached document.
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■ About handling at Toyota Corolla Hakata
Start date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Number of stores: 13 stores
Store with permanent demo vehicle display: CARMINE Yahatanishi
How to view the demo vehicle: Please visit CARMINE Yahatanishi directly.
Products handled: VANLIFE ROOMKIT, VANLIFE ROOMKIT PLUS
■ Toyota Corolla Hakata Company Profile
Company name: Toyota Corolla Hakata Co., Ltd.
Business: New car sales/lease sales, used car sales, automobile maintenance, parts/accessories sales, etc.
Established: 1966
History: 1916 Established as a coal mining company, opened mine
1966 Started car dealership business as Toyota Publica Hakata
1969 Changed company name to Toyota Corolla Hakata, continues to present
1970s Ended coal mining operations
Representative: Kanetaka Hisatsune
Location: 2-3-50 Toyo, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 812-0042
Number of stores: 13 Toyota business stores, Lexus business