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.
As the growing adoption of artificial intelligence drives data center construction across Japan, the Kansai region is emerging as a prime location for new projects. With more than 60% of the country’s data centers currently concentrated in the Tokyo metropolitan area, facilities in Kansai are expected to serve as a backup in the event of a disaster near the capital. They also offer low network latency, or delays in data transmission, thanks to their proximity to urban centers.
Optage, a subsidiary of Kansai Electric Power based in the city of Osaka, began operations at its Sonezaki Data Center, about a 10-minute walk from Osaka Station, in January.
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