APAC data center firm Empyrion Digital is expanding into Japan.

The company this week announced it has signed a binding agreement with “one of Japan’s largest diversified financial services groups” to develop a 25MW AI-ready data center in Tokyo.

The JP1 Tokyo data center will be a five-story building spanning 21,000 sqm (226,040 sq ft). The company said power has been secured for the Tier III-quality, carrier-neutral facility.

Construction is expected to commence in 2025 and the company hopes to be operational by late 2027.

Mark Fong, CEO of Empyrion Digital described the news as a "significant milestone" for his company.

Fong said: "Japan is a key market for digital innovation in Asia, and we are excited to contribute to its growth with JP1 in Tokyo. Our expansion into Japan signifies our commitment to providing world-class, future-ready digital infrastructure that meets the diverse needs of our hyperscale and enterprise customers while continually improving sustainability and innovation.”

Fong added that the company was “well-positioned” to build on this Tokyo investment and capitalize on future opportunities in Tokyo and Osaka.

Empyrion was launched by Asian infrastructure investment fund Seraya Partners in 2021. The company currently operates a 7.7 MW data center in Singapore and is constructing a 29.4MW facility in Seoul, South Korea, with more markets under development. The company lists Taiwan as a target market.

James Chern, managing partner and CIO of Seraya Partners, added: “As the fourth largest economy in the world, Japan continues to be an important destination for infrastructure investments. Seraya is excited to support Empyrion in securing trophy assets like JP1 Tokyo, demonstrating our team’s abilities in originating and developing these highly differentiated projects.”