EdgeConneX, a provider of build-to-suit data centre solutions, announced the acquisition of a second site in Yawata, in the Greater Osaka region, increasing the total capacity of its Japanese platform to 350MW of utility power. The new site will add an additional 150MW to the previously announced 200MW project from January 2025.
The group expects construction of the first facility to begin in 2026, with partial commissioning scheduled for the end of 2027. This rapid expansion places EdgeConneX among the largest data centre operators in the Kansai region, a strategic digital hub for the country. Growing demand for Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is driving this growth.
A strategic location at the heart of digital expansion
The Osaka region, identified by Japanese authorities as a key driver of digital transformation, hosts both projects on strategically located plots. The announcement ceremony for the second site took place on August 7, in partnership with Keihan Real Estate Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Keihan Group conglomerate. The group comprises 50 companies operating in transport, real estate, retail and services.
Both sites will be equipped to support workloads exceeding 600 kW per rack using EdgeConneX’s high-density Ingenuity technology suite. These facilities are designed to meet the needs of Cloud providers and the most demanding AI applications, including deployments by NVIDIA, AMD and Intel.
An industrial response to Japan’s energy constraints
EdgeConneX stated that all its centres will be powered by renewable energy. The company aims to reach carbon, water and waste neutrality by 2030. Its environmental performance earned it the top ranking in the 2023 and 2024 Structure Research reports on environmental impact in the sector.
According to Sam Lee, Managing Director of Market & Commercial Development at EdgeConneX, “our rapid expansion in Japan reflects our commitment to supporting the country’s digital transformation with scalable and reliable solutions”. These investments come amid growing strain on Japan’s national power infrastructure, further challenged by the rise of AI applications and Cloud services.
A regional momentum backed by local stakeholders
The project is supported by Keihan Real Estate, a long-established landowner in the region. “We are pleased to see our vision for Japan taking shape so quickly,” said Masahiko Inoue, Head of Japan at EdgeConneX. Osaka’s position at the crossroads of Japan’s industrial and technological dynamics reinforces the site’s appeal to global digital service operators.
The EdgeConneX Japanese platform is currently one of the most powerful data centre projects in Northeast Asia. It is aligned with the anticipation of computing and infrastructure demands in a power-constrained but rapidly digitalising market.
