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Mitsui Fudosan Builds Data Center in Kobe Tunnel
Mitsui Fudosan to build AI data center in abandoned Kobe tunnel.
In brief
Mitsui Fudosan to build AI data center in abandoned Kobe tunnel. Mitsui Fudosan will build a data center in an unused tunnel in Kobe, Japan, to repurpose infrastructure and address above-ground construction challenges. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
Quick answers
- Why Kobe?
- Kobe's cool temperatures and natural disaster resistance make the Suma Belt Conveyor tunnel an ideal location for the data center.
- What is the key takeaway from Mitsui Fudosan Builds Data Center in Kobe Tunnel?
- Mitsui Fudosan will build a data center in an unused tunnel in Kobe, Japan, to repurpose infrastructure and address above-ground construction challenges.
Mitsui Fudosan

Japanese real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan will build a data center in an underground tunnel in Kobe, Japan.
Kobe Site
The Suma Belt Conveyor tunnel in Kobe is seen as favorable due to cool temperatures and resistance to natural disasters.
Purpose
The data center aims to give new life to unused infrastructure and resolve challenges in above-ground construction.
Why Kobe?

Kobe's cool temperatures and natural disaster resistance make the Suma Belt Conveyor tunnel an ideal location for the data center.
What Happens Next
Mitsui Fudosan will proceed with construction in the Suma Belt Conveyor tunnel to address AI data center challenges.
The one thing
Mitsui Fudosan will build a data center in an unused tunnel in Kobe, Japan, to repurpose infrastructure and address above-ground construction challenges.



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