iStock/Thinkstock(TOKYO) — The wait is finally over in Japan.
On Friday, Japanese Pokemon fans were able to play the wildly successful “Pokemon Go” mobile game where Pokemon first originated in the 1990’s.
The launch of the app, released in the U.S. a few weeks ago, is partnered with a McDonalds sponsorship deal selling Pokemon-themed meals in Japan.
Japanese officials issued warnings for the gamers ahead of the release including asking them to use unique names and to stay away from “dangerous zones” while playing, according to the Japan Times.
“I want people to abide by the warning so that people can play it on smartphones safely,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Thursday, according to BBC.
The global success of Pokemon Go has helped Nintendo’s stock price more than double since the release.
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