Blackstone Group is planning to deploy $30 billion into artificial intelligence data centres in Japan over the next three to five years, according to a report by Nikkei.
The investment plan was outlined by Jonathan Gray, the firm’s president and chief operating officer, in a recent interview.
The scale of the commitment signals a major expansion of the alternative asset manager’s footprint in the Asian technology infrastructure market.
The move comes as global demand for AI computing power continues to outstrip supply, driving unprecedented capital flows into data centre real estate.
Blackstone’s focus on Japan aligns with broader trends of tech giants seeking diverse geographic footprints to mitigate supply chain risks and access growing regional markets.
The investment will likely involve partnerships with local developers and technology providers to navigate regulatory and construction challenges in the Japanese market.