Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Tim Cook's Japan Trip: Apple's CEO Visits Apple Ginza, Meets Pikachu
Tim Cook, the head of Apple, recently went to Japan!
He was there to help celebrate the reopening of a big Apple Store called Apple Ginza.
The store got a makeover and now has cool features.
While there, he met Pikachu!
He also hung out with the people who make games for iPhones and even played one.
This trip showed how much Apple cares about gaming, especially in Japan.
The new iPhone 17 has better features for gaming, and the new iOS update brings all the game information to the Game Center app.
Tim Cook visited Japan after the launch of the iPhone 17.
Cook's main event was preparing for the reopening of Apple Ginza in Tokyo.
Apple Ginza is Apple's first retail location outside of the U.S.
Cook met with Pikachu and also interacted with the local gaming community.
The visit highlighted Apple's focus on the App Store and the gaming ecosystem.
- Who
- Tim Cook, Apple's CEO.
- What
- Visited Japan for Apple Ginza reopening and gaming community.
- When
- September 2025, store reopening on September 26.
- Where
- Japan, specifically Tokyo at Apple Ginza and Bandai Namco Studios.
- Why
- To celebrate the reopening of Apple Ginza, the local gaming community, and the success of iOS gaming.
- Main Event
- Apple Ginza Reopening
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Apple Ginza Original Opening
- 2003
- Notable Attendees
- Tim Cook, Pikachu, Number_i
- New Features at Apple Ginza
- Apple Pickup, Expanded Genius Bar, Demo Areas
- New iPhone
- iPhone 17