Announcing GitHub Japan

GitHub has announced the formation of GitHub Japan G.K., marking its first official office outside the United States, located in Tokyo. This move highlights the significance of the Japanese open source community, as GitHub's platform is built on Rails, which itself is based on Ruby, a project originating in Japan. Japan has consistently ranked among the top 10 countries visiting GitHub since its inception in 2008, with a notable 60 percent increase in activity in 2014. Japanese businesses like Hitachi Systems, CyberAgent, and GREE are leveraging GitHub Enterprise to enhance their software development, and GitHub is committed to supporting this growth by offering Japanese language technical support and payment options in Japanese Yen. To stay informed about developments in their Tokyo office, followers can check updates on @GitHubJapan and github.co.jp, and they are encouraged to join a meetup in Osaka.