Akita eyes AI data center that could become Japan’s largest

An artificial intelligence data center, which could become one of Japan's largest, is being planned in Akita Prefecture with a goal of commencing operations in 2030 at the earliest. | BLOOMBERG

JIJI

Aug 17, 2026

A plan is underway to build an artificial intelligence data center in Akita Prefecture that could become Japan’s largest.

The plan is being led by S2, a server management firm based in the city of Akita, and U.S. startup Bitgrit, with the total construction cost estimated at ¥2 trillion ($12.5 billion).

The firms are cooperating with Akita Prefecture and the city of Akita with an aim to make the data center a hub to attract AI-related businesses and human resources.

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