Kyushu Digital Gateway
APLJ is advancing the development of an international data center hub in Northern Kyushu.
Data Center
In 2020, APL Group identified Northern Kyushu’s strategic advantages for data center development. Following comprehensive research and analysis, the Group designated the creation of an international data center hub in Northern Kyushu as a strategic priority and began execution in 2021.
In 2023, the Government of Japan prioritized the promotion of data center development in the Kyushu and Hokkaido regions to support decentralization, followed by Cabinet approval of the “GX2040 Vision” in 2025. Building on its expertise and strategic network, APL Group continues to secure land and power while preparing to break ground on its first project and establishing the operational capabilities to serve global customers.
Conceptual Development Plan for the First Project
Note: The design is not final and is subject to change
(As of the end of January 2026)
(As of the end of January 2026)
Track Record & Pipeline
(As of the end of January 2026)
An SPC established and managed by APLJ acquired land for its first project (120 MW) in Kitakyushu City in 2023, and for its second project (300 MW) in Itoshima City in 2025. A further 130 MW is expected to be secured as of the end of January 2026. Our controlled pipeline in the region totals 1 GW, with the overall pipeline, including projects under evaluation, exceeding 2.5 GW.
550MW
Secured
1GW
Under Control
2.5GW+
Total Pipeline
(including projects under evaluation)