Want to chat with someone nearby when you have some free time?
Loconoko is an app that lets you set up a bulletin board in your current location and easily chat with people within a 3km radius. Bulletin boards disappear after 7 days, so you can post freely.
■ What kind of app is it?
You can set up a bulletin board on a map and exchange information and chat with people nearby. No complicated registration is required. You can start immediately with your Google/Apple account.
Loconoko ■ When to use it:
・When you're bored, chat with people nearby.
・When you've moved, ask "What do you recommend around here?"
・At an event venue, ask "Where's the hottest spot right now?"
・Get insider information only locals know while traveling.
・Share information about local lunch spots and cafes.
■ Main features:
・Place bulletin boards within a 3km radius.
・Post and view nearby bulletin boards.
・DM (Direct Message) with other users on the same bulletin board.
・Bulletin boards with no posts for 7 days are automatically deleted.
・50 kinds of cute animal avatars.
・Push notifications for new posts and DMs.
■ Safe to use:
・NG word filter automatically restricts inappropriate posts.
・Report and block functions to deal with troublesome users.
・Your current location is not saved on the server.
・Accounts can be deleted at any time.
■ Bulletin boards by category:
・Chat — Talk about anything casually.
・Gourmet — Exchange information about delicious restaurants.
・Events — Share current events.
・Questions — Ask about the local area.
・Recommendations — Share your favorite spots.
■ The origin of Loconoko
The name comes from "Location" + "nokosu" (to leave a message). It embodies the idea of leaving a message in a place.
■ About Usage
・For users aged 13 and older
・Login with a Google/Apple account
・Maps and bulletin boards can be viewed without logging in
・Completely free to use