Weeks after revealing the iPhone 17 series to the world, Apple CEO Tim Cook arrived in Japan, embarking on a high-profile tour that blends technology with local popular culture. Cook’s visit to Japan was primarily down to preparing for the grand reopening of a historic Apple Store in Ginza. However, instead of just preparing, Cook had a memorable encounter with the iconic Pokémon character, Pikachu, thus highlighting the deep integration of Apple’s platforms with the country’s dominant gaming industry.

The highlight of Cook’s visit is the highly anticipated reopening of Apple Ginza in Tokyo on Friday. Originally established in 2003, Ginza was Apple’s first retail location outside of the United States. The store was relocated due to a necessary renovation of the Sayegusa Building, but no

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