Mitsui Fudosan to Convert Decommissioned Kobe Tunnel into Data Center

Mitsui Fudosan will repurpose the Suma Belt Conveyor tunnel in Kobe, Japan, into a data center, partnering with contractor Kumagai Gumi. This marks a novel use of idle underground infrastructure to address surface land constraints and environmental concerns. The project signals a trend in Japan toward adaptive reuse of legacy infrastructure for digital economy needs.