Evacuation orders for parts of Okuma, a town near the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, have been lifted, allowing residents to return to previously restricted areas. The lifting of restrictions, stemming from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that caused the nuclear disaster, paves the way for economic revitalization. Notably, plans are underway to construct three large-scale data centers in the area, capitalizing on the availability of land and potential for stable power supply. This development signals a shift towards rebuilding and repurposing the region impacted by the nuclear fallout. While some areas remain uninhabitable, the partial lifting of evacuation orders represents a significant step in the long-term recovery process. Local authorities hope the data centers will attract investment and create employment opportunities for returning residents. The move also highlights Japan’s push to become a hub for data infrastructure.