Stuck on life in Japan? Just ask.

Forple is a small, friendly community where international residents in Japan help each other — in 7 languages.

Get it on Google Play
Download on the App StoreComing Soon
Forple app home screen

How it works

1

Ask

Pick a category and type one short sentence. Adding a photo helps too.

2

Someone answers

Members who have faced the same situation share what they know.

3

Say thanks

A simple thank-you closes the loop — and keeps help going around.

A quiet place to ask

In your language

Choose from 7 languages when you start.

EnglishBahasa Indonesia中文Tiếng Việtမြန်မာनेपाली日本語

Ask in one tap

City hall, money, hospitals, work, housing and more. Categories and sample phrases help you start.

No likes. No followers.

No rankings, no pressure. Just questions, answers, and thank-yous.

Safe by design

Invite-only membership, report and block tools, and extra caution notes for sensitive topics.

A look inside

Forple home screen
Choosing a question category
Answers from members
Language selection
Question answered with thanks

Forple is invitation-only

You need an invitation code from a current member to join. Every member can invite up to 10 friends.

Don't have an invite? Join the waitlist

Ready to ask?

Download Forple on Google Play. iOS is coming soon.

Get it on Google Play
Download on the App StoreComing Soon
Forple - Just ask about life in Japan.