Pokémon Go launches in Japan amid safety warnings

Augmented reality game finally released in country of birth along with flurry of safety tips to keep users safe on the streets

Pikachu has finally come home. After one abruptly cancelled launch, concerns about server capacity and government warnings about security, Poki(C)mon Go was launched in Japan on Friday.

The hit augmented reality game's release in Japan - long after It appeared in dozens of other countries - sparked a flood of celebratory messages on social media.