Google will open its first company-owned flagship store outside the United States this summer. The Google Store Omotesando arrives in one of Tokyo’s most fashionable districts on June 1, 2026. And the timing feels deliberate. Omotesando draws crowds with its tree-lined streets, luxury boutiques and constant foot traffic. Google chose the spot inside Tokyu Plaza Omotesando ‘Omokado’ for its first full retail outpost abroad. The move builds on decades of presence in Japan. The company opened its first international office there in 2001. That history matters here. Visitors will handle the latest Pixel smartphones. They can examine Nest smart-home devices, Fitbit wearables and assorted accessories. Staff stand ready to fix Pixel phones on site. They will handle setup questions and troubleshoot problems much like technicians at an Apple Genius Bar. Workshops will fill the calendar once doors open. But the store offers more than products and repairs.…