Japan's Data Center Boom: Key Updates & Upcoming Events

Japan’s data center industry is expanding rapidly, fueled by AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation. Major investments, sustainability efforts, and cutting-edge infrastructure are driving growth. Here’s a quick look at recent developments and key events.

Recent Developments

• EdgeConneX Expands to Japan – Plans a 140MW data center campus in Osaka-Kyoto by 2027.

• Optage’s AI-Ready Data Centers – Deploying liquid-cooled, nuclear-powered facilities in Fukui by 2026.

• Digital Realty & Preferred Networks – Hosting AI workloads with high-density rack power in Tokyo.

• Keppel Acquires AI-Focused Data Center – Buying a Mitsui Fudosan-developed Tokyo facility for AI infrastructure.

• Market Growth – Japan’s data center market is expected to hit $34B by 2035, with 500MW of new capacity coming online.

Upcoming Events

• Data Center & Storage Expo Tokyo 2025 (April 2-4, Tokyo Big Sight) – Showcasing the latest data center tech.

• Japan Cloud & Datacenter Convention 2025 – Covering AI, cloud, and sustainable data infrastructure.

Japan is fast becoming a global hub for AI and cloud-driven data centers, with billions pouring into next-gen facilities. Stay ahead by tracking these key developments.