Pokemon Go Finally Launches in Japan Despite Security Warnings From Gov't

The Pokemon Go mobile game has been officially released in Japan, a day after the Japanese government urged the public to follow the recommendations of the country's National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC), game developers announced Friday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The game release in Japan is sponsored by McDonald's fast food giant that will turn its restaurants into key locations for players.

Trainers in Japan, thank you for being patient. Pokémon GO is now available to download in Japan!

— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) 22 July 2016

​Pokemon Go is a free augmented reality mobile game where the picture displayed on the smartphone screen is projected onto real-world locations. The main aim of the game is to catch a Pokemon, a pocket monster.

#PokemonGO has arrived at Tokyo Tech! Satoru Iwata must be watching his Alma Mater with a smile from the heavens. pic.twitter.com/uCMXuXeuWi

— Satoshi Matsuoka (@ProfMatsuoka) 22 July 2016

​It has become a worldwide hit since its launch two weeks ago and has already been blamed for a wave of crimes, traffic violations and complaints in cities around the globe.

The game, first released in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, is now available in more than 30 countries.