At Osaka’s Shinsaibashi, within the PARCO Department Store, you’ll find a variety of shops. Among them, on the 9th to 11th floors where Tokyu Hands is located, there’s a unique cafe that caught my attention. This cafe, named “Pomme L’iminal Osaka,” opened on September 16th and offers distinctive food items, including “Apple Candy,” written as “사과 사탕” in Korean and ...
With multiple Apple Stores now available in Seoul, South Korea, Apple Stores have become less of a novelty. However, before Apple Stores arrived in Korea, they were already present in various locations in Japan. During my travels in Japan, particularly in Osaka in 2018, exploring an Apple Store that wasn’t yet in Korea became a unique part of the journey. ...
Most of the companies driving the world today are located in Silicon Valley, which typically refers to the region stretching from San Francisco to San Jose in the western United States. Although currently surpassed by Microsoft in market capitalization and with Apple, which once held the top spot, now sitting in second place, Silicon Valley hosts a variety of well-known ...
Since the release of the “iPhone” by Apple in 2007, the mobile phone industry has undergone significant changes. With the introduction of a new concept of mobile phones called “smartphones,” which were previously unseen, traditional mobile phones were dubbed “feature phones” or “dumb phones,” and the mobile phone market entered a new phase. As of 2024, when referring to “mobile ...
There are various stores selling Apple products, such as Apple Store, Ace Store, A-Shop, Freezbee, and Willis. While Apple Store, operated directly by Apple, boasts the largest and cleanest stores, it’s regrettable that they are only found in Seoul in South Korea. Outside Seoul, one must purchase Apple products through reseller stores. Representative reseller stores include ‘Willis,’ ‘Freezbee,’ and ‘A-Shop.’ ...
Various stores, such as Apple Store, Ace Store, A-Shop, Freezbee, and Willys, sell Apple products. While the Apple Store, directly operated by Apple, is known for its large and clean stores, it’s regrettable that they are only found in Seoul in South Korea. Outside Seoul, one must purchase Apple products through reseller stores. One prominent reseller is ‘Willys.’ Similar to ...
Steve Jobs, who founded Apple and was ousted from the management team in the middle, returned to Apple in crisis and led Apple into the ranks of world-class companies. Steve Jobs, who suddenly passed away from pancreatic cancer, eventually left the world. After the departure of Steve Jobs, Timothy Cook took over as CEO. Since being appointed as CEO, Timothy ...
The late Steve Jobs is widely regarded as a master of presentations. Particularly, watching his presentation of the “iPhone” for the first time feels like experiencing a presentation from another dimension. Steve Jobs was commonly known as a polymath, excelling in both humanities and technology. In the 2010s, the “humanities” trend swept through South Korea, partially fueled by talents like ...
There are various places that sell Apple products. One notable option is the Apple-operated “Apple Store,” and besides that, there are numerous other stores. Apart from the Apple Store, you can find Apple products at reseller stores such as Neputn, Willis, Ashop, Costco, K-Mug, and Frisbee. “Seoul Yeouido, The Hyundai Seoul, Apple Store, Ashop” In Yeouido, you can find Ashop, ...
Having evolved into a global giant, Apple now has its presence felt with Apple Stores in major cities. In Osaka, you can find an Apple Store located across the street from the Shinsaibashi Shopping Street in the central area of Osaka, known as Amerikamura, often referred to as Osaka’s Hongdae. ‘Apple Store at the Entrance of Amerikamura’ The Apple Store ...
The globally renowned company, Apple, has enticed people worldwide by establishing Apple Stores in major cities. Japan is no exception, with several Apple Stores available. While there are many Apple Stores in Seoul, Japan had them even earlier. During my visit to Tokyo, there were three Apple Stores – Ginza, Shibuya, and Omotesando. Considering the time elapsed since my trip, ...
At the Apple Store, there is an event called “Today at Apple.” It’s a series of small, free sessions offered by Apple, covering topics like how to use Apple devices and creating something using specific applications. When you visit an Apple Store, you’ll notice designated spaces where these sessions take place. The flagship store in Myeongdong, in particular, hosts sessions ...