The Pokémon Go app launched in select countries including the United States on July 6, and has since launched in more than 50 countries.
Various businesses have reported sales due to foot traffic from Pokémon Go, and other businesses have sought a way to be added to the game.
The project will begin this fall, but on different dates depending on the budget of each prefecture.
When the game launched in Japan on July 21, the developers began a partnership with McDonald’s Holdings Co. to make McDonald’s restaurants in Japan key locations in the game.