Muse launches in Japan, its first market outside North America

Japan is Muse's first stop beyond the US and Canada. Local integrations with Mercari and Money Forward are still in development — and some of the flashiest features aren't promised at launch.

Reported bysuperpowerdaily.com (opens the original story)

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- Launched October 23, 2026, via iOS, Android, and muse.ai
- Many basic functions are free; paid subscriptions cover heavier use
- Connects Gmail, Google Calendar, Instagram, plus Stripe, Shopify, Trip.com, Agoda, Klook
- Enhanced voice mode, Muse's own email address, and the Realtime Avatar arrive via separate announcements
- The Realtime Avatar is English-only
- Mercari, Money Forward ME, and Ticket Pia integrations are launch-linked plans, not yet live
- Each user runs on an isolated Muse Secure VM; a separate agent, Sentinel, manages internet access
- Muse can't see passwords or payment methods and asks approval before sending email or buying
- Users can opt out of training and view a history of actions taken and planned

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