Resources on hosting solutions and infrastructure specifics within the Japanese market. This section focuses on solutions that are either physically located in Japan, offer Japanese-language support, or cater to Japanese enterprise requirements.
Hyperscale Cloud Providers (Japan Regions)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
High-availability, scalable infrastructure with data centers in Tokyo and Osaka regions. AWS is widely used for high-traffic Drupal sites requiring robust performance and regional compliance.
Microsoft Azure
Enterprise-grade cloud platform with Japan East and Japan West regions. Often chosen by companies already using Microsoft tools and requiring enterprise-level Drupal deployments.
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Strong infrastructure in Tokyo region, ideal for data analytics and high-performance Drupal applications with low-latency requirements.
Drupal-Specific Managed Hosting
Acquia
The leading enterprise Drupal cloud platform offering dedicated hosting with global performance standards. Acquia leverages local AWS/GCP regions for Japan, making it the key enterprise-level choice for mission-critical Drupal sites.
Platform.sh
Developer-centric platform with continuous deployment (CI/CD) capabilities. Provides simple regional deployment options to Asian/Japanese data centers, ideal for modern Drupal workflows.
Amazee.io
Swiss-based Drupal hosting expert partnered with ANNAI for extended Drupal 7 support. This strategic partnership combines amazee’s technical expertise with ANNAI’s local knowledge and experience, providing high-quality maintenance and support services specifically tailored to Japanese clients using Drupal 7.
Major Japanese Hosting Providers
Sakura Internet
One of Japan’s largest hosting providers with a strong market presence. Offers shared hosting, VPS, private cloud, and dedicated solutions with Japanese-language support, local compliance, and data centers in Tokyo and Osaka.
GMO Internet
Major provider offering a complete range of hosting and cloud services including shared hosting, public and private cloud, and e-commerce solutions. Features multilingual support, easy integration with platforms like Drupal, and data centers in Tokyo.
IIJ (Internet Initiative Japan)
Historic provider with strong technical expertise. Offers dedicated hosting, cloud, and network solutions with security compliance, 24/7 technical support, and data centers in Tokyo.
NTT Communications
Global provider with strong presence in Japan. Delivers cloud hosting, network solutions, and security services with robust infrastructure, international compliance standards, and Japanese-language support.
