Japan launches detailed 'Pokémon Go' safety plan before game drops

Following the recent criminal activities and unfortunate incidents that occured since Pokémon Go launched in several countries, Japan is taking measures to ensure the safety of its people.

Rumours have been circulating since Monday that the augmented reality game is set to drop in Japan at any moment.

On Wednesday, the country's government cybersecurity agency posted on Twitter and Line a poster of how Pokémon trainers can stay safe while having fun with the game.

The poster by the National Center of Incident readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity detailed nine steps for people to consider before getting on the app. According to a translation by Rocketnews24, they are: Read more...