What is the purpose of Digital Realty's new Innovation Lab in Tokyo?

The new Innovation Lab in Tokyo is designed to accelerate AI and hybrid cloud deployments by providing a production-grade environment for testing and optimizing infrastructure.

What kind of AI workloads can be tested at the Tokyo DRIL?

The lab supports high-density AI and high-performance computing workloads, including those requiring direct liquid cooling and accommodating up to 150kW per cabinet.

How does the Tokyo DRIL connect businesses to cloud providers?

The facility enables direct cloud connectivity and allows businesses to test performance and configurations via Digital Realty's ServiceFabric® platform.

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Japan's AI Future: New Lab Fuels Innovation

8 Apr

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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.

Japan's AI Future: New Lab Fuels Innovation

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.