AirTrunk expands Japan’s largest hyperscale platform to ~530MW with plans to invest ~US$8 billion (JPY1.2 trillion)
Tokyo, Japan – Asia Pacific & Middle East hyperscale data centre specialist, AirTrunk, has announced plans to develop its second hyperscale data centre in Osaka, OSK2, reinforcing Japan’s position as a critical hub for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
Located in East Osaka, OSK2 will deliver up to 100MW of total campus IT capacity. Designed to meet surging demand from global technology companies and AI workloads, OSK2 will complement the existing OSK1 facility in West Osaka (20MW), providing regional diversity and resilience across the Kansai region.
With the addition of OSK2, AirTrunk will expand Japan’s largest hyperscale platform to approximately 530MW. This forms part of a total investment of approximately US$8 billion (JPY1.2 trillion) across existing and planned projects in the coming years.
Robin Khuda, Founder & CEO of AirTrunk, said: “Japan plays a pivotal role in AirTrunk’s platform growth across Asia-Pacific. As Japan’s cloud and AI adoption accelerates, our continued investment in Osaka and Tokyo reflects our long-term commitment to building the scalable infrastructure that underpins this transformation. Japan is not only a key market for us, but a partner in shaping the future of hyperscale and AI innovation. AirTrunk’s Japan investment is one of the largest investments by an Australian company and brings Australia closer to Japan.”
OSK2 will become AirTrunk’s 14th data centre across six Asia Pacific and Middle East markets, expanding the company’s hyperscale platform to deliver a total capacity in excess of 2 gigawatts (GW) from existing data centres with secured power.
Since entering Japan, AirTrunk has invested approximately US$1.57 billion (JPY244 billion). These investments have created thousands of jobs during construction and in operations, while strengthening partnerships with local contractors and suppliers to boost the economy.
Last week, AirTrunk announced the opening of a new headquarters in Japan – in the iconic Roppongi Hills Mori Tower – a space that has tripled in size to accommodate rapid team growth. AirTrunk currently employs more than 100 people in Japan and plans to double its headcount in the near future to support hyperscale growth and innovation.
This latest expansion underscores AirTrunk’s commitment to powering Japan’s ambitions as a leading regional hub for AI and sustainable digital infrastructure.
AirTrunk Country Head, Japan, Nori Matsushita, added: “OSK2 represents a significant milestone in our commitment to Japan. By expanding in Osaka, we’re not only meeting the growing demand for hyperscale and AI infrastructure, but also creating new opportunities for local talent, suppliers, and communities. This investment strengthens Japan’s position as a digital leader in Asia-Pacific and ensures our customers have the resilient, scalable capacity they need to innovate.”
Japan is driving its digital transformation through initiatives such as Society 5.0 and the government’s Priority Plan for Digital Society, which place AI and cloud infrastructure at the heart of national development. By embedding AI into public services, industry, and society, and fostering global partnerships with leading technology companies, Japan is positioning itself as a regional leader in responsible AI adoption and sustainable digital innovation.
AirTrunk’s investment directly supports these ambitions, delivering the hyperscale infrastructure needed to power the next wave of economic growth and technological leadership.
Mr Yamada Kenji, a member of the House of Representatives who also serves as the State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, who recently attended the official opening of AirTrunk’s new Japan headquarters said: “Japan is committed to building a robust digital foundation that accelerates innovation and strengthens our global competitiveness. Continued investments like AirTrunk’s new Osaka hyperscale data centre are vital to supporting our national priorities, including Society 5.0 and the responsible adoption of AI. By partnering with leading technology companies, we are ensuring that Japan remains at the forefront of sustainable digital infrastructure and economic growth.”