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Authentic Apple coverage from Japan.
Independent reporting on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple in the Japanese market — since 2009.
15 years · 31,000+ stories · one journalist on the ground in Tokyo
About GoriMe
GoriMe is an independent Apple-focused publication based in Tokyo, Japan, run by Kazuto Kusakari (g.O.R.i) since 2009. We report on what Apple does in Japan — and why that matters globally.
What makes GoriMe different from other English Apple media: every story is filed from Japan. Reviews are based on units used in daily life in Tokyo. Reports come from on-site coverage at Apple events, Apple Stores, and Japanese schools where iPad has reshaped how teaching works. You won't find generic news rewrites here — only the angles that an Apple-watcher in Japan can offer.
Selected coverage is also published in Toyo Keizai Online, one of Japan's largest business news outlets. Previously a regular contributor to Yahoo! News Japan.
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Apple Watch in Japan: Suica, FeliCa, and the watch as an everyday tool.
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FAQ
What is GoriMe?
GoriMe is an independent Apple-focused publication based in Tokyo, Japan. We've been publishing in Japanese since 2009 (31,000+ stories) and launched the English edition in 2026.
How often do you publish in English?
Roughly ten articles per month, focused on Japan-specific Apple stories and long-term reviews of Apple's globally available products.
Can I republish your articles?
Please reach out before republishing. Short excerpts with a link back to the original article are welcome under fair use.
Do you accept review samples or PR pitches?
We review Apple-related products that are relevant to Apple's product strategy. Reach out via the About page.
Is the Japanese site still active?
Yes. The Japanese edition at gori.me is updated daily. The English edition focuses on a curated subset of those stories.