TCS is the first Indian software and service company to start its business in Japan in 1987. Since then TCS has continued to invest in Japan by setting up near shore facility in Yokohama in 2002 to build local capabilities and Japan Offshore Delivery Center in Kolkata to provide delivery excellence to the Japanese customers. Over 1,600 TCS consultants are currently engaged in providing IT, engineering and infrastructure support and services to Japanese corporations globally. Around 30% of TCS’ onsite associates in Japan are local natives.