In May 2023 Apple rolled out Look Around expansions for Tokyo, Chiba, Kyoto and Osaka that covered all roads classified as public in those prefectures. These were the first prefectures […]
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iOS 18 features not coming to Japan*
Now that Apple has finally uploaded the iOS 18 All New Feature PDF for Japan, it’s time to play our favorite game: compare the USA PDF and see what’s not […]
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Apple Maps Real-Time Transit comes to Tokyo…sort of
Apple announced Apple Maps Real-Time transit for the Tokyo area, for real unlike last time. The fuzzy Japanese press release says there is real-time transit information for ‘more than’ 20 […]
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Japanese My Number Digital ID for Apple Wallet
When Tim Cook came to Japan in late 2022, it was a charm offensive to stave off government talk of forcing 3rd party app stores. During that time Tim Cook […]
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Japan inbound visitors don’t use Apple Maps
With the cheap yen and visitors flooding Japan, social media sites are overflowing with itinerary and transit questions. Should I get a JR PASS or not, how much cash do […]
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The Steve Jobs difference
The iPhone and iPod development stories and how they changed Apple are well known but I’ve enjoyed watching the NO WIRES: How the Apple Airport Changed Everything YouTube video posted […]