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The rapid surge in AI demand is driving Japan’s data center development into a brand-new phase. With the soaring performance of GPU servers dedicated to generative AI, the industry is shifting its focus away from traditional air cooling toward liquid cooling systems. This technology has even begun catching the attention of mainstream media, with television […]

In April 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced its initial selection of regions designated for promoting Green Transformation (GX) industrial hubs. While this announcement was limited to the prefectural level—with specific municipalities to be finalized later this summer—it already outlines a critical direction for companies evaluating location strategies for data centers […]

As generative AI continues its lightning-fast evolution, Anthropic, a leading US-based AI firm, has found itself at the center of a heated debate. Their recent decision to walk away from negotiations with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is being hailed as a landmark moment—a symbolic “fork in the road” regarding AI ethics and its […]

SoftBank, led by Masayoshi Son, is reportedly considering the construction of a massive data center in Ohio, USA. As the demand for AI skyrockets, the infrastructure supporting this computational power has transformed into a strategic national asset. In the United States, we are seeing a surge in massive facilities being developed in the interior regions […]

As Japan advances toward decarbonization while seeking to stabilize its power supply-demand balance, the restart of nuclear power plants is once again gaining prominence. Among these, the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture — one of the largest nuclear power facilities in the world — stands as a symbolic cornerstone of Japan’s energy policy. […]

Japan’s Green Transformation (GX) strategy is now moving from policy design into implementation, with the “GX Strategic Regional Framework” — a core initiative of the national GX program — beginning to take concrete shape. To date, approximately 90 inquiries and proposals have been submitted by local governments and private-sector entities, underscoring strong market interest in […]

In recent years, the rapid proliferation of generative AI and cloud services has driven a steady expansion in domestic demand for data centers. The power capacity required for IT equipment in Japanese data centers is projected to grow from approximately 2,365 MVA at the end of 2024 to about 4,499 MVA by the end of […]

In recent years, the rise of generative AI and machine learning has dramatically increased the importance of AI-ready data centers as essential platforms for large-scale data processing. Anticipating this transformation, SoftBank Corp. is aggressively driving investment and technological development in next-generation data centers. These initiatives underscore SoftBank’s pivotal role in building the bedrock of our […]

KDDI, one of Japan’s leading telecommunications giants, officially commenced operations at its newly established “Osaka Sakai Data Center” on January 22, 2026. This launch marks a significant turning point for the company’s data center (DC) business. After several years without major new facilities, KDDI is pivoting aggressively to capture the surging demand for AI processing […]

Goodman, a leading global industrial property group, has long been a powerhouse in Japan’s logistics sector. In recent years, however, the group has been steadily pivoting toward the Data Center (DC) market. By developing cutting-edge digital infrastructure—particularly in Chiba, Ibaraki, and Kanagawa—Goodman is spearheading a new era for Japan’s domestic data center landscape. 　 Strategic […]