Preventing pets from being left in cars and heatstroke! Asahi Kasei Homes and Odekake Wanko-bu launch partnership to expand the "WanPod" smart dog house project.

## Overview of the Project

"Odekake Wanko-bu," a pet-friendly travel information media operated by 株式会社tent tent with 500,000 monthly users, has officially partnered with Asahi Kasei Homes starting May 2026. The collaboration aims to increase awareness and expand installation sites for "WanPod," a smart dog house, across commercial facilities.

Moving forward, the companies will combine Odekake Wanko-bu’s media outreach, application-based map displays, community management expertise, and pet owners' real-world feedback to powerfully promote the social implementation of this new travel infrastructure, ensuring pets and people live comfortably together.

## Background of the Project and Shared Vision

While opportunities for traveling with dogs have increased, troubles such as accidents caused by leaving pets tied to lead hooks or heatstroke from being left in cars at sightseeing spots and commercial facilities remain frequent. Odekake Wanko-bu deeply empathizes with Asahi Kasei Homes’ mission to "make outings with dogs freer and safer," leading to this partnership.

## Specific Collaborative Initiatives

株式会社tent tent will support the dissemination of "WanPod" through the following efforts:

- **Instagram Account Management Support**: Driving awareness and community building through the official WanPod Instagram account.
- **Map Display on Media & App**: Providing a user-friendly map of WanPod locations in Web media and mobile apps to ensure pet owners can travel with peace of mind.
- **Introducing Installation Partners**: Proactively expanding and introducing commercial facilities, service areas, and supermarkets aiming to create pet-friendly environments.

## About the Smart Dog House "WanPod"

"WanPod" is a fully private smart dog house equipped with electronic locks, air conditioning, and security cameras. An "Improved Model," set for expansion in the summer of 2026, will feature remote temperature adjustment via a smartphone app, microphones for checking internal audio, liquid crystal curtains for privacy based on the dog's personality, and relaxing music playback functions.

- **Target**: Small to medium-sized dogs (under 20kg, height under 50cm)
- **Fee**: 30 yen per minute (maximum 90 minutes, first 30 minutes free)

## Call for Installation Partners

Starting in the summer of 2026, the project plans to increase the number of units to 30, primarily in the Kanto area. The preliminary pilot project (conducted over the past year across 8 facilities) recorded 1,014 total uses with zero accidents or etiquette violations.

### Benefits of Installation
1. **Extended Stay**: About 80% of users reported longer stay times (average increase of 76 minutes).
2. **High Purchasing Activity**: 98% of users made purchases within the facility, with an average spend of 9,239 yen.
3. **Improved Facility Value**: Contributes to brand value as a "pet-friendly facility," achieving a 91% intent for repeat visits.
4. **Attracting Customers**: Expected powerful visitor-driving effects through Odekake Wanko-bu’s media, app, and SNS exposure.

## Comments

Shota Uenoyama from Asahi Kasei Homes stated his desire to "realize a society where you can safely enjoy outings with your pet," while Keiko Konishi, CEO of tent tent, noted her vision to "update a coexistence society where everyone, regardless of whether they own a pet, can spend time comfortably."