Apple’s first retail location in the Japanese city of Kyoto opens this Saturday. Ahead of its grand opening, Apple has shared some new photos and details about the multi-floor store.
It was just over a week ago that Apple replaced construction barriers outside of Kyoto’s Zero Gate shopping complex with intricate window coverings themed after woven bamboo. Both the physical signage and a comprehensive digital campaign spanning wallpapers, animations, Apple Music playlists, and more promoted a grand opening date of August 25th.
The window graphics enjoyed a short stay on Shijo Street, swiftly peeled away early this morning to reveal the interior of Kyoto’s first store. A large, lighted Apple logo on the fourth floor of the building was also uncovered.
Apple says the building’s architecture was designed…