CEO Applu Tim Cook visited Japan this week to celebrate the reopening of the store Apple Ginza in Tokyo. This store is for Apple a symbolic place – it was here in 2003 that the company first expanded its network of retail stores outside the United States.
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New look Apple Ginza brings customers modernized facilities including a station Apple Pickup for picking up online orders, classic Genius Baror special zones for demonstrations Apple Vision ProThere are also spaces designed for Today at Apple workshops that have been gaining popularity in Japan for a long time. The official opening will take place on Friday, September 26th at 10:00 local time and Apple has also prepared a bonus in the form of limited gift cards and exclusive wallpapers for iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Tim Cook traveling around Japan
Boss's stay AppHowever, it's not just about opening a store. Cook traditionally uses his foreign visits to meet with the local community and businesses. In Japan, he teamed up with several app developers for App Storeto discuss with them the possibilities of further cooperation and their experiences with the platforms Appyou.
There was also a stop at Bandai Namco, where he personally tried out the game Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra, created for iOS. The team Apple confirms that gaming on its platforms is an increasingly important area that the company wishes to support.
Informal moments and big surprises
In addition to business meetings, he had Cook in Japan, a more relaxed program was also offered. For example, he met with the popular Japanese boy band Number_i and attracted attention on social networks. footage of him hugging the iconic Pokémon PikachuThis moment showed that even though Cook He heads one of the world's largest technology companies, he can enjoy the local culture and share slightly lighthearted experiences.
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Tradition and future
Reopening Apple Ginza is for Apple not only a return to a place with a great history, but also an opportunity to show where the company's retail strategy is moving. The new space combines traditional elements such as Genius Bar, with modern technologies and an emphasis on community events.
