Pokemon Go Is Hosting Park Events in Japan During Pikachu Outbreak

Players can participate by visiting two parks in the Minato Mirai area of Yokohama

The Pokemon Co.‘s Pikachu Outbreak event is taking place now through Aug. 15 in Yokohama, Japan, and Niantic has joined the celebration by launching two Pokemon Go Park events for players.

During the Pikachu Outbreak event, Pokemon Go players can visit two parks in the Minato Mirai area of Yokohama that have been themed after the Kanto and Johto in-game regions.

Specifically, Niantic said players visiting Red Brick Park will “more frequently encounter” Pokemon from the Kanto region, while players visiting Cup Noodle Museum Park will more frequently encounter Pokemon from the Johto region.

In addition, at both parks, players will have the chance to encounter Pokemon not typically found in Japan, including Mr.

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