Akita Prefecture announced that it would attract a large-scale AI data center to Akita City, potentially the largest in Japan. Development costs are expected to be on the order of ¥2 trillion, with operations targeted to begin in the first half of the 2030s.
Akita Prefecture has revealed plans to attract an AI data center to Akita City that would be the largest in Japan. Potential investors include the UAE, and development costs are expected to be on the order of ¥2 trillion.
The facility is expected to significantly strengthen data-processing capacity in the AI field, with operations targeted to begin in the first half of the 2030s.
Specific investment terms, the business structure and the operating framework are expected to be finalized going forward, drawing attention to further developments.