NTT East joins Ishikari Data Center Consortium to create a major data center hub in Hokkaido, Japan

Type: Partnership · Technology: Data Center · Country: Japan · Announced: 2026-08-03

NTT East Corporation announced its entry into the Ishikari Data Center Consortium, joining twelve other firms to build a large‑scale data center cluster in Ishikari City, Hokkaido. The consortium members include Sakura Internet, Kyocera, Tokyu Land Corporation, Ishikari Renewable Energy Data Center No. 1 LLC, Flower Communications, Broadband Tower Inc., NTT ME Corporation, Ishikari Regional Energy LLC, Liene Inc., and Hokkaido Integrated Communications Network Co., Ltd. The group will develop power and communication infrastructure, leveraging the Ishikari Bay New Port area's abundant renewable energy and low disaster risk. By consolidating these assets, the consortium aims to position Ishikari as a domestic data‑center hub and a leading cluster in Japan. The partnership will work with local authorities to secure incentives and accelerate the rollout of the new facilities.

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