A plan has emerged to build one of Japan’s largest AI data centers in Akita. Development costs are expected to be approximately ¥2 trillion, with the project likely to be led by U.S.-based bitgrit and Akita IT company エスツー.
A plan to build one of Japan’s largest AI data centers in Akita has come to light. Development costs are expected to reach approximately ¥2 trillion.
The project is expected to be led by U.S. AI company bitgrit and Akita-based IT company エスツー, with an industrial park in northern Akita identified as a candidate site.
The plan includes a proposal to use power generated by offshore wind farms. The United Arab Emirates is also in talks regarding investment as part of financial cooperation.
The government has positioned data centers as one of the core elements of its national strategy, and 9 regions nationwide have been identified as promising locations.