Apple Opens ITunes Music Store in Japan

Iria · Aug 4, 2005, 04:31 AM

TOKYO - Apple Computer Inc. launched its music download service, the iTunes Music Store, in Japan on Thursday with 1 million songs, the maker of the hit iPod portable player said.

Apple's announcement for the online music store was made in a nation that's home turf for Sony Corp. and other Japanese electronics makers. Sony's Walkman and other companies' music players had been unchallenged sources of income until the arrival of the iPod, now the overwhelming leader among digital music players.

"We're super excited about this," Apple CEO Steve Jobs said in Tokyo as he announced the launching of the iTunes service. "The future looks very, very bright for the iPod in Japan."
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Aug 4, 2005, 04:31 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Apple Opens ITunes Music Store in Japan TOKYO - Apple Computer Inc. launched its music download service, the iTunes Music Store, in Japan on Thursday with 1 million songs, the maker of the hit iPod portable player said. Apple's announcement for the online music store was made in a nation that's home turf for Sony Corp. and other Japanese electronics makers. Sony's Walkman and other companies' music players had been unchallenged sources of income until the arrival of the iPod, now the overwhelming leader among digital music players. "We're super excited about this," Apple CEO Steve Jobs said in Tokyo as he announced the launching of the iTunes service. "The future looks very, very bright for the iPod in Japan." ___________ Read More / Source: SBC Yahoo! News