Google opens first directly run store outside U.S. in Tokyo
The store sells smartphones and offers repair services.
Google has opened its first retail store outside the United States in Tokyo's upscale Omotesando district. The new store, located above two floors and below ground, is larger than any of the 10 retail locations Google operates in the U.S. Patrons can explore Google's AI-powered technology at the upper level, where they can craft avatars and design virtual spaces.
Mauria Finley, Google Store's vice president, emphasized Japan's crucial role in the market, expressing enthusiasm to gather customer feedback from the Omotesando location to inform future store strategies globally.
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