Alphabet Google CEO Sundar Pichai said in an interview with Nikkei News on Friday that Google plans to invest a total of 100 billion yen (about RMB 4.9 billion) in Japan over the four years to 2024, with some of the money going toward opening Google’s first data center and submarine cable in Japan.
As the economy slows, we will accelerate operational efficiencies while continuing to invest in our Asia Pacific operations, including Japan, to grow.
Google will reportedly open a data center in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo next year, with the aim of ensuring faster and more stable access to Google services.
The Pixel 7 starts at 82,500 yen (about RMB 4043) in Japan, while the Pixel 7 Pro starts at 124,300 yen (about RMB 6091) and the Pixel Watch starts at ¥39,800 / ¥47,800.
