This futuristic Japanese city would float, store data underwater, and send rockets to space
Published on Jun 07, 2025 at 12:30 PM (UTC+4)
by Callum Tokody
Last updated on Jun 03, 2025 at 5:16 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
A Japanese floating city that will store data underwater, launch rockets, and remain climate-resilient is being proposed by a startup called N-Ark.
The Japanese floating city is designed to accommodate 10,000 residents and up to 30,000 visitors, all within a circular, self-sustaining marine environment.
Its multi-level structure includes a floating surface city, an underwater data center, and a space launch site.
If built, it could become a model for how to live and thrive in a climate-resilient way on the water.
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N-Ark’s Japanese floating city concept is a direct response to rising sea levels, increasing climate threats, and the global need for adaptive infrastructure.
One of its most striking features is its ability to store data underwater using natural seawater cooling.
The sea-cooled system would house critical digital infrastructure for healthcare services, city management, and biomedical research.
By operating below sea level, the system takes advantage of stable temperatures and natural insulation.

On the surface, the Japanese floating city is envisioned as a self-sustaining, climate-resilient community.
It will span approximately 1 mile in diameter and 2.5 miles in circumference.
The structure will include housing, schools, hospitals, parks, food production areas, and offices.
Its climate-resilient design aims to withstand natural disasters like typhoons and tsunamis while maintaining self-sufficiency in food and energy.
Another key element is the city’s ability to launch rockets.
According to N-Ark, the Japanese floating city will include a dedicated zone for launching rockets into space.

Although details remain limited, this rocket-launch function is intended to position the city as a future hub for small satellite deployments and scientific exploration.
The integration of a rocket-launch platform highlights the project’s ambition to merge everyday urban life with space-age capability.
The climate-resilient structure of the city enables it to float safely in oceanic environments while adapting to changing sea levels.
N-Ark’s plan to store data underwater contributes to energy efficiency, while the ability to launch rockets sets it apart from traditional smart city designs.
The company claims this combination of climate-resilient technology and futuristic infrastructure could provide a blueprint for coastal cities threatened by rising tides.

Globally, similar efforts are being developed. Oceanix Busan in South Korea and the Maldives Floating City project also explore the viability of climate-resilient living.
However, the Japanese floating city stands out for its plan to store data underwater and launch rockets, presenting a more advanced integration of science and infrastructure.
The Japanese floating city represents more than futuristic thinking.
It is a serious attempt to build a climate-resilient urban space that can store data underwater and launch rockets.
While still in development, the project illustrates how urban living could evolve in response to climate change and global challenges.
If completed by the proposed 2030 timeline, it may redefine how humanity lives on water.
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Callum Tokody is a content writer at Supercar Blondie, where he covers the latest in the automotive world with a focus on design and performance. Callum has a background in automotive journalism and has contributed to a range of publications in Australia and the UK. Outside of work, he’s a design enthusiast with a soft spot for anything with a V8 and a good story.