Japan has identified 11 potential sites for offshore wind developments. The government and the Port Authority of Japan earmarked three areas off Aomori prefecture in the Sea of Japan and Mutsu Bay, four areas off Akita prefecture, two areas off Nagasaki prefecture, one site off Niigata and one location off Kashiwa City. In addition, a number of other locations have been proposed by local governments as possible sites.
Japan has identified 11 potential sites for offshore wind developments. The government and the Port Authority of Japan earmarked three areas off Aomori prefecture in the Sea of Japan and Mutsu Bay, four areas off Akita prefecture, two areas off Nagasaki prefecture, one site off Niigata and one location off Kashiwa City. Japan is set to start wind and geological surveys at four of the sites immediately.