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Brookfield's Japan unit head Luke Edwards announced plans to promote investments in AI data centers and power systems. The firm plans to invest over $10 billion（約1.6兆円）, or some ¥1.6 trillion, in Japan over the next five years, starting with the acquisition of Dentsu's headquarters building in Tokyo's Shiodome area for some ¥300 billion.
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Brookfield holds around $1.3 trillion（約210兆円） in assets under management and operates major power-related infrastructure globally. Edwards emphasized that the firm possesses specialized knowledge in both data center development and power systems, positioning it as a unique player in Japan's infrastructure market. The company also intends to work with major Japanese utilities and companies on upgrading aging infrastructure.
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The specific allocation of the planned investments between data centers and other facilities remains unclear. Edwards did not comment on whether Brookfield had applied for a partnership with Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (Tepco).
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