NTT is discussing plans to build a data center in Osaka Prefecture for AI developer Anthropic. Construction costs are estimated at around ¥1 trillion, and if realized, it is expected to be one of the largest in Japan.
NTT DATA Group is coordinating plans to build a data center with 500 MW of power intake capacity in the coastal area of Osaka Prefecture, according to people familiar with the matter. Anthropic is seeking to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, and plans for a new data center in Japan are under consideration.
Anthropic opened its first office in the Asia-Pacific region in Tokyo last autumn and is believed to be aiming to build multiple data centers across Asia. The development of a base in Osaka has been reported as part of the company's Asian expansion strategy.
According to people familiar with the matter, the data center is planned for Osaka Prefecture's coastal area, with power intake capacity of around 500 MW, and construction costs are estimated at around ¥1 trillion. If realized, it could serve as a base supporting Anthropic's business expansion in Japan and Asia.