NTT DATA opens new data center in Japan’s Kansai region

April 13, 2026 at 1:08 PM GMT+8

NTT DATA, a global provider of AI, digital business and technology services, has announced the official opening of its Keihanna OSK11 Data Center in Kyoto, Japan. The facility delivers 30MW of IT capacity and is NTT DATA’s fourteenth data center in Japan.

In a press release, NTT DATA revealed that OSK11 is strategically located in the Osaka-Kyoto corridor, and is designed as an AI ready facility. It incorporates advanced cooling technologies to support growing demand for cloud and AI workloads. It also offers carrier-neutral connectivity with diverse network paths.

“The facility, operated by NTT Global Data Centers (GDC), strengthens digital infrastructure in the Kansai region, one of Japan’s fastest growing data center markets,” it said, explaining the rationale behind the choice of location. “The Kansai region, in particular, has become a strategic alternative and complement to Tokyo, offering geographic diversity and enhanced business continuity.”

“OSK11 represents a significant milestone in our continued investment in Japan and our commitment to enabling the next generation of digital innovation,” said Doug Adams, CEO, NTT Global Data Centers. “As demand for AI-ready infrastructure accelerates, The Kansai region is emerging as a critical hub for data-driven growth, and OSK11 positions our customers to scale with confidence.”

The facility is part of NTT GDC’s global platform of more than 160 data centers in over 20 countries.  The facility strengthens the company’s presence in one of Japan’s most important and fastest-growing digital infrastructure markets.