Regional Info App 'Lorcle' Expands Service to Fukui Prefecture
Chunichi Shimbun's regional information app, 'Lorcle,' has expanded its service to include all 17 municipalities in Fukui Prefecture, offering free local updates nationwide.
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- 📰 Published: May 30, 2026 at 00:10
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Starting May 29, all 17 municipalities in Fukui Prefecture have been added to the service area of 'Lorcle,' a smartphone app that aggregates regional information from local governments, media, and businesses. The service now covers 613 municipalities across 18 prefectures in Japan, as well as Los Angeles, providing users with daily local topics and practical lifestyle information. The app is available to the public free of charge.
Lorcle functions by consolidating regional information released by local governments, corporations, and organizations. Local police agencies also participate, providing timely updates on crime prevention measures and local incidents.
Lorcle is operated by Chunichi Shimbun (based in Nagoya), the publisher of the Chunichi Shimbun and Tokyo Shimbun. Launched in April 2024 in the three Tokai prefectures of Aichi, Gifu, and Mie, the service expanded to the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Kansai region in fiscal 2025. As of late May 2026, it is utilized by approximately 110 municipalities and about 200 companies and organizations.
■ Newly Added Service Area
Fukui Prefecture: Fukui City, Tsuruga City, Obama City, Ono City, Katsuyama City, Sabae City, Awara City, Echizen City, Sakai City, Eiheiji Town, Ikeda Town, Minamiechizen Town, Echizen Town, Mihama Town, Takahama Town, Oi Town, Wakasa Town (17 municipalities in total).
Users can access various types of information for free on Lorcle, including updates from regions beyond their residence. The app features pages for leisure and gourmet topics, as well as maps and calendars for event information. Local governments and companies use their respective pages to release community updates, tourism information, administrative procedures, and emergency information such as disaster alerts. The app also frequently offers digital coupons and promotional campaigns, which has contributed to its growing user base.
Local governments, regional organizations, and businesses can participate to have a dedicated page created for their region within the app.
Lorcle functions by consolidating regional information released by local governments, corporations, and organizations. Local police agencies also participate, providing timely updates on crime prevention measures and local incidents.
Lorcle is operated by Chunichi Shimbun (based in Nagoya), the publisher of the Chunichi Shimbun and Tokyo Shimbun. Launched in April 2024 in the three Tokai prefectures of Aichi, Gifu, and Mie, the service expanded to the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Kansai region in fiscal 2025. As of late May 2026, it is utilized by approximately 110 municipalities and about 200 companies and organizations.
■ Newly Added Service Area
Fukui Prefecture: Fukui City, Tsuruga City, Obama City, Ono City, Katsuyama City, Sabae City, Awara City, Echizen City, Sakai City, Eiheiji Town, Ikeda Town, Minamiechizen Town, Echizen Town, Mihama Town, Takahama Town, Oi Town, Wakasa Town (17 municipalities in total).
Users can access various types of information for free on Lorcle, including updates from regions beyond their residence. The app features pages for leisure and gourmet topics, as well as maps and calendars for event information. Local governments and companies use their respective pages to release community updates, tourism information, administrative procedures, and emergency information such as disaster alerts. The app also frequently offers digital coupons and promotional campaigns, which has contributed to its growing user base.
Local governments, regional organizations, and businesses can participate to have a dedicated page created for their region within the app.
FAQ
Lorcle（ロークル）とはどのようなアプリですか？
自治体やメディア、企業などが発信する地域情報を集約したスマートフォンアプリです。犯罪対策や事件情報、生活に役立つ情報、レジャー・グルメ、観光情報などを無料で提供しています。
福井県でLorcleを利用できる市町はどこですか？
福井市、敦賀市、小浜市、大野市、勝山市、鯖江市、あわら市、越前市、坂井市、永平寺町、池田町、南越前町、越前町、美浜町、高浜町、おおい町、若狭町の全17市町で利用可能です。
Lorcleの運営主体はどこですか？
中日新聞社（名古屋市）が運営しています。
Lorcleの利用料金はいくらですか？
アプリは誰でも無料で利用できます。
自分の居住地以外の情報も受け取れますか？
はい、居住地だけでなく、関心がある別の地域の情報も受け取ることが可能です。