Kong is expanding its presence in the Japanese market through a joint venture with Japan Cloud, a Tokyo-based consultancy known for aiding high-growth cloud companies in Japan. This strategic move involves establishing a local subsidiary in Tokyo, aiming to leverage Japan's position as the world's third-largest economy and a leading enterprise software market. The partnership will combine Japan Cloud's local expertise with Kong's innovative API management technology to facilitate the transformation of Japanese enterprises into API-first leaders, aligning with the country's swift adoption of agile development practices. Kong's commitment to this expansion is underscored by the establishment of the Tokyo subsidiary, which is set to capitalize on the growing demand for API-first solutions among businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, including notable clients like Yahoo! Japan operator LY Corporation.