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JPI Seminar: Exploring Data Center Opportunities in Tohoku

On November 13, 2025, JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will host a seminar focused on the viability of data center locations and emerging business opportunities in the Tohoku region. The event features Riko Harada, Deputy Survey Officer at the Tohoku branch of the Japan Policy Investment Bank, who will provide in-depth insights into the evolving landscape of data centers amidst a surge in data demand.

Growing Demand for Data Centers

The rapid increase in data utilization has sparked a trend of constructing data centers in major urban areas like Tokyo and Osaka. However, this growth has led to concerns regarding land and energy scarcity, efficiency in data usage, and resilience during disasters, pushing the need for the regional distribution of data centers into the spotlight.

This seminar will delve into the Tohoku region, which has been experiencing population decline ahead of the national average, to discuss how it can become a hub for new industrial locations, specifically focusing on data centers.

In-Depth Seminar Overview

1. Current Status of Data Centers in Japan and the Tohoku Region

• - Overview of domestic data center allocations.
• - Current supply-demand balance challenges in major metropolitan areas.
• - Evaluation of efforts towards regional distribution of data centers nationwide.
• - Analysis of the existing situations and demands for data centers within the Tohoku region.

2. Characteristics of Tohoku Region for Data Center Viability

• - General overview of data center site suitability.
• - Examination of site conditions and associated costs.
• - Comparative analysis of different areas regarding data center viability in the Tohoku region.
• - Insights into expected demand levels for data centers in the Tohoku area, bolstered by recent developments and case studies.

3. Q&A Session

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage actively in dialogue related to the presented information, facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration.

4. Networking Session

This event will also feature a networking segment, allowing participants to exchange business cards and cultivate professional relationships, which can be advantageous for business expansions.

Participation Details

Participants can choose from various modes of attendance including onsite participation, live streaming, or access to archived sessions (which are available for two weeks, enabling viewers to watch at their convenience).

Registration Fees

• - Individual: ¥37,840 (tax included)
• - Additional participants from the same company: ¥32,840 (when applying simultaneously).

Note: Public officials can join at a reduced rate of ¥11,000 (tax included) for up to two individuals, with restrictions on the mode of participation.

After the Seminar

Post-seminar, attendees will have the chance to direct questions to the speaker and continue networking for potential business opportunities. The JPI also allows registrations for the archived sessions beyond the seminar's conclusion.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, please contact:
Japan Planning Institute
Address: 5-2-32 Kowa Hiroo Building, Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0047
Phone: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: https://www.jpi.co.jp

About JPI

For half a century, JPI has fostered knowledge bridges across governance and the private sector, aiming to contribute to national policy and project implementation. JPI continues to provide tailored, high-value seminars targeted at senior executives and managers, supporting their pursuit of informed decision-making for national knowledge creation.