Asia Pacific & Middle East hyperscale data center provider, AirTrunk, has announced plans to develop its second hyperscale data center in Osaka, OSK2. Located in East Osaka, OSK2 will deliver up to 100 MW of total campus IT capacity.
In a press release, Airtrunk said that the facility was designed to meet surging demand from global technology companies and AI workloads, and that OSK2 will complement the existing OSK1 facility in West Osaka (20 MW), providing regional diversity and resilience across the Kansai region.
With the addition of OSK2, AirTrunk will expand Japan’s largest hyperscale platform to approximately 530 MW. This forms part of a total investment of approximately US$ 8 billion across existing and planned projects in the coming years.
“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,” said Robin Khuda, Founder & CEO of AirTrunk, adding, “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.”
AirTrunk Country Head, Japan, Nori Matsushita, said, “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.”
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.
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 center 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.”
OSK2 will become AirTrunk’s 14th data center across six Asia Pacific and Middle East markets, expanding the company’s hyperscale platform to deliver a total capacity in excess of 2 GW from existing data centers with secured power.
AloJapan.com