Epic Games opens Japan app store for iPhone -- with no Japanese games

Nikkei Asia | May 1, 2026, 6:07 p.m. | Original

TOKYO -- Epic Games launched its app store for Apple's iPhone in Japan this week with no titles from local developers, despite a recent law meant to lower costs and broaden consumer choice.

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