Kansai emerges as key data center hub as other regions vie for share
According to Fuji Chimera Research Institute, Kansai data centers occupy a total site area of about 1.16 million square meters — 25% of Japan's total.
The Kansai region is gaining prominence as a key data center hub in Japan, as the country experiences a surge in artificial intelligence adoption driving data center construction. Currently, over 60% of Japan's data centers are concentrated in the Tokyo metropolitan area, prompting Kansai facilities to fill crucial backup roles in the event of a disaster near the capital.
Additionally, the region offers low network latency, a critical factor for efficient data transmission, due to its proximity to urban centers. Optage, a subsidiary of Kansai Electric Power based in Osaka, launched its Sonezaki Data Center in January, situated just a 10-minute walk from Osaka Station. With this development, Kansai is increasingly becoming a major player in Japan's data center landscape.
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