ココハナ｜お話し相手が見つかるお悩み掲示板

cocohana: a safe place to share what's on your mind

cocohana is an anonymous advice board. Post the worries you can't tell anyone else and quietly ask for advice from people who understand.

Relationships, work, family, health... Whatever is weighing on you, you can talk about it here, and only here.

When someone on the board truly understands your worry, the conversation can go a little deeper. Sharing a worry may be the start of a new connection with someone you get along with.

Start by simply browsing what other members are sharing.


FEATURES

[Advice Board]
Post your worries in categories such as relationships, work, family, health, and casual talk. Reading other members' posts and leaving a supportive comment is a great way to take part, too.

[Discover]
Browse member profiles in a grid or list view to find someone you would like to talk with.
Finding people in a similar situation, such as fellow working adults, is a first step toward sharing what is on your mind.

[Nicknames Only]
Your real name is never displayed. Talk honestly without worrying about being recognized by people you know.
Some things are easier to say when nobody knows who you are.

[Safety and Moderation]
Our team monitors the community for spam, commercial solicitation, and posts that violate our guidelines, and removes content or suspends accounts when necessary. You can block or report any user at any time.


WHO COCOHANA IS FOR

If you want someone to listen:
- You have a worry you cannot tell anyone and want someone who will simply hear you out
- You want to vent about work to a friend who will just listen
- You would like to talk about your marriage or family with someone outside your daily life
- You want to let out your frustrations without your family or workplace knowing
- You have worries that are hard to bring up with friends you have known for years

If you are looking for someone to talk to:
- You would like someone to talk with outside of home and work
- You cannot sleep and would like a little conversation to pass the time
- People say you are a good listener, and you would like to support someone


HOW TO START
1. Download the app for free
2. Register with a nickname and a short profile
3. Comment on a post that speaks to you, or start a conversation with someone

Registration takes only a few minutes.
The screens are simple and easy to use, even if you are not comfortable with smartphones, and our support team is here to help.


IMPORTANT NOTES
- Please read and agree to the Terms of Use before using the app
- cocohana is a community for sharing worries and advice.
- You must be 18 or older to use cocohana
- Harassment, hate speech, and content that violates public decency are prohibited and may result in removal of posts or suspension of accounts
- Using the app to solicit money, or exchanging money with other users, is strictly prohibited
- Using the app for commercial, advertising, or recruiting purposes is prohibited
- Purchased points are non-ref