The Tokyo Linux Users Group grew out of the creative energies of some of Japan's Internet pioneers. They recognized the significance of Linux and within months held the first official meeting in September of 1994.

On June 16, 1994 TLUG was born as the "LINUX" conference on TWICS which was the only public access Internet Service Provider in Japan at that time. The atmosphere was exciting and friendly and everyone began helping each other fix problems and learn about Linux.

TLUG is a non-profit users group whose members exchange information on the development and use of the Linux kernel and Free Software Foundation tools. Physical and online meetings are held in English. All are welcome.

Meeting times and places are announced on the mailing list and this homepage. The next technical meeting will be on February 13th. While you're here, take a look at what happened at earlier meetings/parties on the meeting page.

If you're looking for information about using Linux and/or using Linux with Japanese, you've come to the right place. Feel free to ask questions on the TLUG Message Board. If you would like more information about TLUG please contact us via info@tlug.linux.or.jp.