EdgeConneX Starts Work on 200MW AI Data Center in Osaka

The EdgeConneX project, developed in partnership with Kagoya Asset Management, positions Greater Osaka as a hyperscale hub for cloud and AI infrastructure in the Kansai region.

EdgeConneX commenced construction on a 200MW AI-ready hyperscale data center campus in Greater Osaka on March 17. This marked the company’s first ground-up development in Japan. The facility, built in partnership with Kagoya Asset Management, is expected to deliver its first phase by the first quarter of 2028. 

The campus will span 130,000 square meters and sit approximately 30 km from the Osaka central business district. EdgeConneX said it has 350MW of total capacity planned for the Greater Osaka region, making it one of the largest data center developments in the Kansai area. The company disclosed that it entered the Japanese market in January 2025 and has since expanded its local team. 

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“Breaking ground on our first data center campus in Japan is a landmark moment for EdgeConneX and a significant step in our strategy to bring advanced, AI-ready infrastructure to this critical market. With a combined 350MW of capacity planned for the Greater Osaka region, we are well-positioned to support the next wave of cloud and AI adoption,” said Sam Lee, managing director of market and commercial development for EdgeConneX APAC.

The facility will use liquid-cooling-capable architecture designed for high-density AI workloads. EdgeConneX said the campus will comply with Japan’s building and seismic codes. It’s unclear whether specific anchor tenants have been named at this stage; the company has not disclosed commercial agreements tied to the Osaka campus. 

Takashi Kamimura, mayor of Kyotanabe City, said that the facility “will make a meaningful contribution to the advancement of the regional economy.” Sadahiro Kitagawa, president and representative director of Kagoya Asset Management, cited Japan’s growing demand for infrastructure to support AI adoption. 

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The move comes as data center investment across Asia-Pacific accelerates, driven by enterprise AI deployments and cloud migration. Japan has become a key market of interest. Many companies have each announced multibillion-dollar infrastructure commitments in the country within the past two years.

Mick Inoue, head of Japan for EdgeConneX, added that the company plans to launch a community engagement program later this year, adding that its designs are built to deliver “the high-density power and cooling required for the most demanding AI deployments.” 

Disclaimer: This article is based on EdgeConneX’s official press release. NervNow has not independently verified the claims, figures, timelines, or statements attributed to executives and public officials cited herein.

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