Tokyo Metropolitan Government Published Guidelines related to Data Centers

1. Introduction

In recent years, the rapid proliferation of generative AI and cloud services has led to a dramatic increase in demand for data processing. Data centers have increasingly taken on the role of critical infrastructure supporting socio-economic activities, with demand for their development particularly rising in urban areas. At the same time, from the perspective of coexistence with local communities, considerations such as environmental impact and alignment with urban development have become increasingly important in data center projects. In response, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government published the “Guidelines for Data Centers Harmonized with Urban Development” (the “Guidelines”) on March 31, 2026.

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[Authors]
Yoshihisa Watanabe, Partner
Hiroki Kawaguchi
Teruaki Arai