Databricks Achieves Over 100% YoY Growth in Japan in Q1

Databricks, the Data and AI company, announced today that its Japan business achieved over 100% year-over-year growth in the first quarter (February to April 2026), driven by the acceleration of enterprise AI adoption. As part of its long-term commitment to the Japanese market, Databricks will relocate its Tokyo office to the Shin-Marunouchi Building, expanding the space to approximately 1,400 square meters. Furthermore, the company plans to train over 50,000 people in data and AI fields over the next five years and will launch its serverless Postgres database, 'Lakebase,' and AI agent, 'Genie,' in Japan. These initiatives aim to help Japanese companies transition AI from the pilot phase to practical application. While Japanese firms are under pressure to expand AI usage, they face challenges such as fragmented infrastructure and a shortage of AI talent. Databricks supports these companies by providing a unified platform that integrates data, AI applications, and agents. The new office will feature dedicated AI training facilities and an Executive Experience Center to support a growing workforce of over 200 employees. Major companies such as Aeon, Kansai Transmission and Distribution, Cosmo Energy Holdings, Tokyo Gas, Toyota, Mizuho Financial Group, SMBC, and MUFG have already adopted the platform. Toshifumi Sasa, President of Databricks Japan, emphasized that the rapid growth reflects a fundamental shift in how Japanese companies approach data and AI.