Japan Stores Celebrate Golden Week

Apple’s retail stores in Japan are in the midst of the celebration of traditional Golden Week holiday, during which the country’s six stores hold special workshops that highlight the company’s products. The free one-hour sessions focus on using iChat to keep in touch with family and friends, kids media and family photos and albums. The Ginza store is selling special customized iPod cases, and there are other special presentations during the week. The holiday is the collection of four separate holidays, and is of of the nation’s three major celebratory periods.