Eliminating "nothing to eat." Towards a society where everyone can naturally find food in supermarkets and convenience stores.

We endorse April Dream, which aims to make April 1st a day to share dreams. This press release is the dream of "POLE POLE STYLE / Allergy Emergency Food Researcher® AKKO." POLE POLE STYLE (Location: Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture; Representative: Allergy Emergency Food Researcher® AKKO / https://polepole-style.jp) is a business founded by its representative, AKKO, a severe adult-onset food allergy sufferer. It provides personal support based on her own research and offers allergy risk visualization and advisory services to businesses and local governments. We value a "just right" (=pole pole) relationship, accumulating what each party can do, rather than placing the burden solely on either the individual or society.

■ The Background to Realizing This Dream

The number of people experiencing limitations in daily life due to severe adult food allergies and chemical sensitivities is increasing. However, these conditions are often invisible, and societal understanding and environmental development are not yet sufficient. While allergy-friendly foods for children are increasing, the reality is that options are limited for those with severe allergies who cannot even consume those, or for those who developed allergies as adults. Furthermore, even if the food itself is not problematic, storage and environmental factors can turn it into a risk, and it is not uncommon for symptoms to appear even without eating. As a result, many people feel anxious about the everyday act of "eating." However, eating is not just about nutritional intake; it is a precious time to connect with people and enjoy life. Also, during disasters, further problems can arise even after lives are saved. We believe that sustainable solutions come from mutual cooperation, not just one party, whether it's the individual or society, changing. Especially during disasters, symptoms can be triggered by the evacuation center environment or surrounding meals, making it a critical issue from a disaster preparedness perspective. That is why we wish for this: **A system where everyday meals and what we eat during disasters are not special, but readily available and easily accessible.** What we aim for is to: **Eliminate "nothing to eat."** **To realize a society where everyone can naturally find food in supermarkets and convenience stores.** *Video [approx. 11 min (approx. 6 min at double speed)] The Reality of Adult Food Allergies | Personal Accounts from Those Affected *This video is not a medical explanation but is based on personal experiences and research by individuals affected. Keywords: April Dream, Food Allergy, Adult Allergy, Allergy Response, Emergency Food, Rolling Stock, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Countermeasures, Social Issue, Convenience Store