Eliminating "Nothing to Eat." Towards a Society Where Everyone Can Naturally Find Edible Food in Supermarkets and Convenience Stores.

We endorse April Dream, a project that aims to make April 1st a day for companies to announce their dreams. This press release represents the dream of "POLE POLE STYLE / Allergy Stockpile Food Researcher® AKKO." [Image: A person holding a shopping basket in a supermarket aisle, looking at food items.] POLE POLE STYLE (Location: Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture; Representative: Allergy Stockpile Food Researcher® AKKO / https://polepole-style.jp) is a business where its representative, AKKO, an adult with severe food allergies, provides individual support based on her own research and offers allergy risk visualization and advisory services to corporations and government agencies. We value a "just right (= polepole) relationship" that doesn't demand the burden be placed solely on either the individual or society, but rather builds upon what each can do. **■ The Background to Realizing This Dream** The number of people whose daily lives are restricted by severe adult-onset food allergies and chemical sensitivities is increasing. However, these conditions are often invisible, and societal understanding and environmental improvements are still insufficient. While allergy-friendly foods for children are increasing, options remain limited for those with severe conditions who cannot even eat those, or for those who developed allergies as adults. Furthermore, even if the food itself is not problematic, storage or environmental factors can turn it into a risk, and symptoms often appear even without consuming the food directly. As a result, many people face anxiety in the everyday act of "eating." However, eating is not merely about nutrition; it is a precious time for connecting with others and enjoying life. Moreover, during disasters, further problems can arise even after lives are saved. We believe that sustainable solutions come from both individuals and society making efforts, rather than one side changing alone. Especially during disasters, symptoms can be triggered by the environment in evacuation centers or by surrounding meals, making this a critical issue from a disaster prevention perspective. That is why we wish for: A system where both daily meals and food consumed during disasters are not special, but readily available and familiar. What we aim for is to: Eliminate "nothing to eat." To realize a society where everyone can naturally find edible food in supermarkets and convenience stores. [Video: Approx. 11 minutes (approx. 6 minutes at double speed) - The Reality of Adult Food Allergies | A Person with Allergies Speaks] *This video is not a medical explanation but shares social issues such as dietary restrictions and the necessity of stockpiling in daily life, based on the personal experiences and research of an individual with allergies. The content is based on individual experience and may differ from medical definitions. **■ POLE POLE STYLE's Initiatives** **** We have systematized a method to safely preserve foods that are inherently edible, focusing not only on the food itself but also on its packaging and storage environment. We propose this as a "daily x stockpiling" concept, allowing people to safely eat the same foods they usually do, whether in daily life, when going out, or during disasters. Furthermore, we aim to create an environment where everyone can feel safe, considering cases where allergic reactions may be triggered by surrounding meals during disasters. Looking ahead, we envision a society where supermarkets and convenience stores function as life-saving stockpiles, and we will propose and develop new approaches to food. **** We propose "MY Stockpiled Food" as the optimal preparation for each individual, selecting foods available in supermarkets and convenience stores nationwide, storing them safely, and maintaining them in a state where they can be eaten with peace of mind, tailored to individual constitutions. **** In product development and service provision, we will visualize risks and propose feasible measures from the perspective of allergies and chemical sensitivities, supporting their implementation in a manageable way. **** We believe it is also important for individuals to confront their medical conditions, build bodies that can be treated, and review their daily choices. Therefore, we provide individual support for countermeasures and awareness-building. **■ The Future We Aim For** To transform allergies from a special problem into a common issue that society addresses together. We believe that sustainable solutions will emerge when individuals, corporations, and government agencies support each other in a manageable way and meet each other halfway. Beyond that lies: Eliminating "nothing to eat." Realizing a society where everyone can naturally find edible food in supermarkets and convenience stores. Towards a future where choosing food is natural, not special. We hope that a daily life where everyone can eat safely will spread not only in Japan but throughout the world. * "April Dream" is a PR TIMES project where companies announce their dreams they wish to achieve on April 1st. We are seriously committed to realizing this dream. **【About POLE POLE STYLE】** ■ Official Website https://polepole-style.jp ■ Business Overview Name: POLE POLE STYLE Representative: Allergy Stockpile Food Researcher® AKKO Location: Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture Business Activities: Allergy response advisory, training/lectures, media appearances, writing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akko.mutenka.allergies