Japan’s AI goldrush faces backlash as data centers sprout up in urban areas
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-06-21 19:00 UTC+10:00
Section: ENVIRONMENT
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Technology & AI, Environment & Climate, Asia Pacific
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INZAI, CHIBA PREF. – When Erin and Munekazu Tanikawa moved into a newly built condo in Inzai, a suburban community east of Tokyo in December 2022, they envisioned an ideal life with a sweeping view from their balcony and easy access to both nature and central Tokyo.
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