Japan’s data center market currently holds a value of approximately $23.4 billion.
JLL projects the sector will grow nearly 50% to reach $33.4 billion by 2030. Massive computing demands from artificial intelligence and cloud services fuel this expansion, attracting global investment.
Approximately 90% of these facilities are concentrated in Greater Tokyo and Greater Osaka. Local communities are protesting new developments, citing concerns over noise, waste heat, and high resource consumption.
This resistance creates a significant hurdle for developers building infrastructure critical for global AI expansion.