EdgeConneX has announced the acquisition of its second data center site in the Greater Osaka and Yawata areas of Japan. This move increases its total data center platform capacity in the country to 350 MW of utility power. The new site will add 150 MW upon completion, joining a previously announced 200 MW facility. According to EdgeConneX, both projects will support Japan’s expanding requirements for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) by offering renewable energy-powered, high-density data center infrastructure.
The second site acquisition follows the January 2025 announcement of the first 200 MW facility, which is scheduled to begin construction in early 2026 with the first phase expected by the fourth quarter of 2027. With both sites, EdgeConneX claims it will become one of the largest data center operators in the Kansai region. The facilities are designed to serve hyperscale needs and are strategically positioned to address growing demand for cloud and high-density AI infrastructure in one of Asia’s fastest growing digital markets.
EdgeConneX states that its next-generation facilities can support workloads exceeding 600 kW per rack using its high-density Ingenuity product suite. The company notes that these data centers can support advanced deployments from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel. EdgeConneX further reports that all its facilities in Japan are powered by renewable energy and are aligned with its goal of achieving carbon, waste, and water neutrality by 2030. EdgeConneX has received top rankings in both efficiency and transparency from Structure Research’s 2023 and 2024 State of Environmental Impact reports.
“These projects are a testament to our ability to deliver scalable, reliable, and environmentally responsible solutions for the AI-driven future,” said Sam Lee, Managing Director, Market & Commercial Development for EdgeConneX.
The company’s recent partnership with landowner Keihan Real Estate underlines the strategic value of these new facilities. EdgeConneX says the Greater Osaka location and the scale of capacity will appeal to global cloud providers and hyperscalers seeking low-latency access and robust power availability in Japan’s digital economy.
Source: EdgeConneX
