Pokémon GO Fans flock to Fukuoka for exclusive ‘Wild Area’ event

J-STORIES – Prepare, Pokémon Trainers! A particular occasion is coming to Fukuoka, Japan, bringing never-before-seen Pokémon you received’t discover anyplace else on the earth. Attendees in Maizuru Park would be the first to expertise and entry this unique content material.

Pokémon GO is a web-based cellular sport that makes use of a map characteristic to supply an explorative expertise, during which strolling round to seek out and seize Pokémon is the first mode of development. The sport’s give attention to strolling encourages customers to get out of the home and train, resulting in a rise in total well-being.

The limited-time occasion “Wild Space” encourages gamers to collect in Fukuoka to discover town and uncover distinctive Pokémon. Quite a few in-game bonuses will even be accessible in the course of the occasion, which is able to assist gamers degree up quicker and catch extra Pokémon.

Pokémon GO Wild Space is coming to Pokémon GO. Supply: Pokémon GO Official YouTube channel

Organizers count on this occasion to spice up Fukuoka’s economic system as guests from world wide discover town’s vibrant tradition, delicacies, and sights. Whereas Fukuoka attracts fewer vacationers than locations like Kyoto, town gives an genuine cultural expertise.

Fukuoka Metropolis Mayor Sōichirō Takashima, who attended a joint press convention with Niantic and The Pokémon Firm, stated: “I’m very excited that this occasion is barely being held in Fukuoka. I’m certain that many individuals will get to know Fukuoka for the primary time due to this occasion.” He additionally expressed his pleasure on social media platforms, informing guests that “November means it’s cooler and an ideal time for walks and stalls,” including that he “hope[s] everybody from everywhere in the world will benefit from the metropolis of Fukuoka!”

Pokémon GO emblem. Supply: Niantic

Since its record-breaking debut in 2016, with a participant base of greater than 230 million, it has decreased in recognition by round 62%, to round 88 million present customers. Though the participant base fluctuates 12 months to 12 months, occasions like “Wild Space” hope to attract in new audiences and convey again previous gamers seeking to accumulate uncommon Pokémon.

A wide range of new Pokémon will probably be launched to the sport in the course of the two-day occasion, together with an electrical/poison sort named Toxtricity, with gamers having the prospect to come across it in shiny or Dynamax kind. Origin Forme Dialga and Palkia will even seem throughout raids, with an opportunity of gaining distinctive assaults.

Moreover, a brand new idea known as Mighty Pokémon will probably be launched throughout “Wild Space,” giving gamers an opportunity to come across unusually highly effective opponents with larger preventing energy, dimension, and seize issue. Shiny Pokémon may have boosted charges in the course of the occasion, so save your PokéBalls now.

Not solely will the occasion characteristic unique Pokémon, it should additionally debut the brand new ‘GO Safari Ball’ PokéBall, permitting gamers to seize highly effective Pokémon.

A view of Maizuru Park from Kamino Bridge in Fukuoka City.     Source: Fukuoka City Hall — A view of Maizuru Park from Kamino Bridge in Fukuoka Metropolis. Supply: Fukuoka Metropolis Corridor

The occasion takes place on Nov. 16 and 17 at Maizuru Park from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., with gamers then inspired to discover town of Fukuoka from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

In case you can’t make it to the unique occasion in Fukuoka, don’t stress. On Nov. 23 and 24, a world “Wild Space” occasion will provide comparable options. But, you’ll miss out on the community-building side of the in-person occasion. There will probably be many attendees from Japan and overseas in each Maizuru Park and Fukuoka Metropolis, which is a good way to make associates with comparable pursuits.

A glimpse of Fukuoka city from Maizuru Park.     Source: Envato — A glimpse of Fukuoka metropolis from Maizuru Park. Supply: Envato

Along with this new occasion, lately, All Nippon Airways (ANA) collaborated with Pokémon to create a brand new airplane security video that includes a number of Pokémon characters corresponding to Pikachu and Eevee. The airplanes may have a Pokémon theme on each the within and outdoors. They are going to provide particular merchandise accessible for buy on the flight.

ANA Security Video that includes Pokémon. Supply: ANA International Official YouTube Channel

Whether or not you’re an avid Pokémon collector or simply seeking to expertise the joy, “Wild Space” gives one thing for everybody. Fukuoka is ready – will you be there to catch ’em all?