Living in Japan and not sure who to ask? Forple is a small, friendly community app where international residents help each other with everyday life in Japan.
No likes. No followers. No rankings. Just real questions, real answers, and a simple "thank you" in return.
ASK ANYTHING, IN ONE TAP
Stuck with paperwork at city hall? Confused about a hospital visit, money matters, work, or daily life? Pick a category, type one short sentence (a photo helps too), and send. Sample phrases are there to help you start — no need to write a long post.
GET ANSWERS FROM PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND
Your question reaches other members who have faced the same situations. When someone answers, you can send a "thank you" back. That's all — help goes around, quietly and kindly.
HELP SOMEONE TOO
Browse questions from other members and share what you know. In Forple, everyone is both a learner and a helper.
USE IT IN YOUR LANGUAGE
The app is available in 7 languages: Bahasa Indonesia, 中文, Tiếng Việt, မြန်မာဘာသာ, नेपाली, 日本語, and English. Choose your language when you start.
SIMPLE AND SAFE
• Invite-only community — every member is invited by someone they know
• Sign in with just your email address — no password to remember
• Report and block features to keep the community safe
• Extra caution notices for sensitive topics like government offices, money, and hospitals
• A calm, simple design with only 3 screens — nothing to get lost in
HOW TO JOIN
Forple is invitation-based. You'll need an invitation code from a current member to sign up. Once you're in, you can invite up to 10 friends of your own.
Questions or feedback? Contact us at Forple — we'd love to hear from you.