DayOne, a Singapore-based global data centre developer, and Gaw Capital Partners, a multi-asset investment firm, broke ground on the first phase of a hyperscale data centre campus in Fuchu City, Tokyo. Located in the Fuchu Intelligent Park, a key data centre hub near central Tokyo, the project is set to become one of the largest in the area, with a total IT capacity of 80 megawatts and a gross floor area of approximately 66,360 square meters.

DayOne’s CEO, Jamie Khoo, emphasized the project’s significance: “Today’s groundbreaking signifies the start of our inaugural project in Japan. This campus will deliver the foundational infrastructure needed to support the rapid growth of cloud, AI, and next-generation technologies in Japan and the region.” The initiative builds on DayOne’s successful expansion in Southeast Asia and strengthens its global presence.

The first phase involves constructing a nine-story building with ten data halls, offering an IT capacity of 18 megawatts. The facility, designed by NEC Facilities and built by HASEKO Corporation, is expected to be core and shell ready by mid-2027. It incorporates advanced cooling systems and renewable energy sources to enhance efficiency, aiming for certifications such as CASBEE, LEED, and ISO50001 Energy Management to support sustainability goals.

Nicholas Toh, Managing Director and Head of Data Center Platform, Asia (Ex-China) at Gaw Capital Partners, highlighted the project’s role in the region: “This groundbreaking event marks an important milestone in Fuchu City’s digital evolution. This collaboration merges Gaw Capital’s global real estate experience with DayOne’s expertise in operating high-performance data centres, illustrating our joint dedication to crafting a world-class infrastructure to meet the escalating data processing demands catalyzed by the rise of generative AI in the region.”

Greater Tokyo, a major digital hub with robust connectivity, is at the forefront of Japan’s data centre market, which is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated value of 2.24 trillion yen (US$14.88 billion) by 2027. The rising demand for data services, driven by advancements in AI and cloud technologies, underscores the importance of this development. The Fuchu City campus positions DayOne and Gaw Capital as key contributors to Japan’s digital infrastructure, supporting the nation’s growing data ecosystem and sustainable innovation.