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Alerts on Pokemon GO

Last update date February 26, 2020

Consumer Life

Alerts from the Consumer Affairs Agency and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

Alert on Pokémon GO

From July 22, distribution of the smartphone game "PokémonGO" has also started in Japan.
This game is based on the assumption that you play outdoors, and accidents and troubles that have occurred while playing this game outdoors have occurred in Japan and overseas.
The act of walking while looking at the screen or riding a car or bicycle (hereinafter referred to as “while smartphone”) not only causes an accident or trouble, but also hurts the people around you. It may cause inconvenience such as causing inconvenience, such as getting hurt or hindering traffic. In addition, you may be too absorbed in the game and you may invade restricted areas without your knowledge. When playing in this game, be sure to follow the manners and consider your surroundings.

[Contents of alert]

1.Characteristics of Pokémon GO
(1) The information shown on the map on the screen changes depending on the time and location.
(2) Pokemon will appear in various places.
(3) Sometimes I go to a place where there is no intuition to play games.

2.What you need to know to prevent dangerous acts
(1) "While a smartphone" is dangerous!
Not only will you suffer from accidents and troubles, but you may also injure people around you or hinder traffic. Even if you do not keep looking at the terminal screen, it has a function that teaches the appearance of Pokemon by sound and vibration. For Poke Stop, there is also a function that tells you that it is now accessible. Let's take advantage of these features.
Also, when you look at your smartphone screen at a high frequency, be sure to stop and check the screen.

(2) Don't enter a dangerous place!
Never enter dangerous places or restricted areas such as private land. Also, be careful not to get into such areas without knowing so much more obsessed with the game.
Pokestops and Pokemon can be accessed as long as they are within a certain area within a radius of tens of meters. In many cases, it is possible to use Poke Stop or catch Pokemon without entering the station platform, private houses, or restricted areas.

(3) It's dangerous to stop suddenly!
When catching Pokemon, check your surroundings and stop. Suddenly, it will hinder the traffic of people around you, and there is a danger of collision.
Even if you don't stop in a hurry, Pokemon will not escape immediately.

(4) You can request Pokéstop or gym deletion!
If your PokéStop or gym is located in a dangerous place, you can make a deletion request from the following URL. General users other than the owner of the facility set to Pokéstop, etc. can also make a request for deletion.

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Consumer Economic and Labor Department, Economic Affairs Bureau

Phone: 045-671-2584

Phone: 045-671-2584

Fax: 045-664-9533

Email address: ke-syohikeizai@city.yokohama.jp

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