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Japan's AI Future: New Lab Fuels Innovation
8 Apr
Summary
- New innovation lab opens in Tokyo to test AI infrastructure.
- Lab supports high-density, liquid-cooled AI workloads.
- Over 20 partners use the facility for faster AI deployment.
Digital Realty has inaugurated its inaugural Asia Pacific Innovation Lab (DRIL) in Tokyo, Japan, on April 8, 2026. This facility, established through MC Digital Realty, aims to accelerate production-scale AI and hybrid cloud deployments across the region. The DRIL is designed to support Japan's significant investments in semiconductor and AI technologies, which are projected to exceed 10 trillion yen by 2030.
This new lab provides a production-grade environment for local partners and customers to rigorously test and optimize AI and hybrid cloud architectures. It enables hands-on evaluation of infrastructure, including direct liquid-cooled systems capable of handling high-power-density workloads. Over 20 partner companies are already leveraging the facility to explore faster AI and hybrid cloud implementations, reinforcing Japan's position as an AI growth engine.
The Tokyo DRIL facilitates seamless connectivity to cloud providers via Digital Realty's ServiceFabric® platform, allowing businesses to test performance and optimize configurations. Customers can also leverage Digital Realty's global PlatformDIGITAL® to scale their AI deployments regionally and globally. The lab supports AI and high-performance computing workloads up to 150kW per cabinet, with a focus on energy and cooling efficiency.
