Lapras Event

The  game's, Japan exclusive, Lapras event began on November 11, and was planned to go on until Wednesday, November 23. The event offered increased numbers of Lapras in parts of the coastal regions of Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima prefectures. One of the event's stated goals is to boost the economy of the areas hit hardest by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.

This event was canceled a day early due to magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima, followed by tsunami warnings.

Background
The approximate translation for the event announcement was:

"Listen up everyone! It has been confirmed that Lapras is now easier to find in the coastal regions of Iwata, Miyagi, and Fukushima Prefectures. The phenomenon will continue until November 23. Please go out and journey in Tohoku! There are many wonderful discoveries to be made beyond Pokémon Go."