SAKURA Internet Inc.: Ishikari Data Center
About Ishikari Data Center
Ishikari Data Center, operated by SAKURA Internet Inc., is a large-scale data center campus located in Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan, designed to support cloud, enterprise, and high-density computing workloads. Situated in northern Japan, the facility benefits from a naturally cool climate and geographic separation from Japan’s primary metropolitan risk zones, making it well suited for energy-efficient operations and business continuity strategies. Purpose-built for scalability and long-term growth, the Ishikari site aligns with SAKURA Internet’s role as a leading Japanese cloud and internet infrastructure provider, supporting domestic and international customers with resilient, high-capacity infrastructure.
⚙️ Facility Highlights
- High-availability, hyperscale-ready facility design supporting continuous operations and large-scale deployments.
- Redundant power infrastructure, including UPS-backed power systems and emergency generators to ensure reliable uptime.
- Energy-efficient cooling architecture leveraging Hokkaido’s cool climate to improve operational efficiency.
- Campus-style data center layout designed for phased expansion and long-term scalability.
- Scalable colocation and infrastructure offerings suitable for cloud platforms and enterprise environments.
- Optimized facility design supporting higher power densities and modern IT hardware.
- 24/7 monitoring and operational oversight, with on-site support available for infrastructure management.
🔐 Security & Compliance
- Multi-layer physical security controls, including perimeter security, controlled site access, and secured data hall environments.
- Badge-based and role-based access control for customer and operational areas.
- Continuous CCTV monitoring across critical facility zones.
- Fire detection and suppression systems, including early smoke detection and gas-based fire suppression technologies.
- Compliance alignment with commonly adopted Japanese and international standards and frameworks.
- Secure customer environments supporting regulated and enterprise workloads.
🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access
- Carrier-neutral connectivity, supporting interconnection with multiple Japanese network providers.
- High-capacity network infrastructure supporting cloud services and large-scale data transfers.
- Regional connectivity enabling low-latency access to major Japanese and Asia-Pacific markets.
- Cross-connect services available for customer and partner interconnections.
- Well suited for cloud-native platforms, hybrid IT architectures, and disaster recovery deployments.
💼 Who It Serves
- Enterprises requiring secure, scalable infrastructure within Japan.
- Cloud and SaaS providers deploying large-scale or regional platforms.
- Organizations implementing disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
- Content providers and digital platforms supporting high-volume data processing.
- Businesses expanding cloud and hybrid IT environments across Japan and Asia-Pacific.