1st Google Store outside U.S. opens in Tokyo

TOKYO - U.S. tech giant Google LLC opened its first official store outside the United States in Tokyo on Thursday, at which customers can purchase new Pixel smartphones, Nest products and exclusive goods.

"Japan is a highly critical market for the Google Pixel portfolio, where we are seeing rapid and enthusiastic growth in users," Mauria Finley, vice president of Google Store, said at an opening event.