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Innovative Allergy Hearing System in Education

Tobu Top Tours Co., Ltd., based in Sumida City, Tokyo, has recently teamed up with CAN EAT, Inc., located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, to tackle challenges related to food allergies in education. Together, they aim to improve the implementation of the Allergy Hearing System to promote safer school trips for students.

Every year, Tobu Top Tours organizes numerous school trips, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for students. Traditionally, the process involved collecting sensitive allergy information from students through paper documents or Excel spreadsheets, which required coordination between schools and catering facilities. This method created burdens on schools for information collection and posed risks regarding the handling of personal data. Furthermore, the necessity for repeated information exchanges among parents, schools, travel agencies, and accommodation facilities added to the workload for both educators and parents.

In response to these challenges, Tobu Top Tours has engaged with CAN EAT to adapt their Allergy Hearing System, which was previously restricted to use in venues such as wedding halls and restaurants, for educational travel purposes. Starting in 2024, they will implement a modified version of the system, which allows parents to input their children's allergy information via a QR code distributed by schools using a PC or smartphone. To date, they have successfully introduced this system across 60 schools.

This new system streamlines the information collection process, alleviating schools from the burden of gathering personal data and eliminating the need for data processing. It minimizes the risks of data omission and entry errors by aggregating required information at once, avoiding repetitive exchanges between schools and travel providers. Moreover, parents can input information during their free time, whether at home, during commutes, or on weekends, improving convenience and further reducing the risk of personal data leaks.

Importantly, the system enhances the certainty of allergy-related inquiries concerning school trips, contributing to the safety and peace of mind of students and their families.

The allergy surveys conducted within schools occur not just during school trips but also during admission and promotion periods. This process is vital for preventing severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis. However, it continues to burden educators and remains a hurdle. Recognizing this, both companies aim to collaborate on addressing the following issues:

• - Digital transformation (DX) of allergy surveys in all schools nationwide
• - DX of school lunch information for local governments

About CAN EAT Inc.

CAN EAT is committed to making meals enjoyable, fun, and healthy for everyone, developing services that support individuals with food allergies and food service providers. Here are some details about the company:

• - Company Name: CAN EAT Inc.
• - CEO: Eri Tagahara
• - Headquarters Location: 7-11 Tenjincho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
• - Founded: April 1, 2019
• - Official Website: CAN EAT

Through this innovative partnership and the implementation of advanced systems, Tobu Top Tours and CAN EAT are paving the way for a safer and more efficient approach to managing food allergies in educational environments.