Kyocera's "matoil" and Apartment Hotel "MIMARU" To Start A Food Allergy and Gluten-Free meal Service
Solving Food Problems for People Traveling with Allergies
Kyocera Corporation (hereinafter: Kyocera) announced that "matoil", its food allergy response service, and Apartment Hotel MIMARU (hereinafter: MIMARU), operated by Cosmos Hotel Management Co., Ltd., will start a service providing food allergy and gluten-free meals to travelers from November 18, 2024.
Background
If you or your family members have a food allergy, you must always be constantly aware of what you eat, and cannot easily use restaurants or convenience stores. Many families, especially tourists visiting Japan, choose to cook their meals in accommodation with a kitchen, bringing with them the seasonings they are familiar with from their own country.
matoil has delivered meals to such families in the past. However, customers are required to wait in accommodation at the time of food delivery, as they have to pick up the meals themselves. In addition to the time constraints, customers who change accommodations for long stays also need to check the size of refrigerators and kitchens before coming to Japan, to make sure each spot caters to their food needs. All of these factors can make it challenging for people with allergies to prepare meals during their travels.
Through this new service that both companies are currently collaborating on, MIMARU staff will receive meals delivered from matoil on behalf of the guest and store them in a refrigerated freezer in the guest's room. Therefore, there is no need for guests to check with the accommodation facilities in advance or to receive them by themselves. This service allows travelers with allergies from all over the world to enjoy their stay in Japan without being restricted by food.
MIMARU and matoil aim to help build a society where anyone can enjoy
meals catered to their needs anytime.
Examples of Meals Delivered by matoil
matoil accepts reservations up to one month in advance.
It's possible to choose a set menu, but based on customers’ wishes, the ingredients will be catered to their needs. The price depends on the meal.
[Reference Set Menu]
Egg, Milk, Wheat Free Breakfast Set (4 Dishes)
[Contents] Sausage bread, hamburger steak with tomato sauce, German potatoes, sauteed spinach and corn
[Reference price] 2,800 JPY (incl. tax)
Click here to apply for this service
Japanese: https://forms.office.com/r/U23wxznwe0
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Overview of matoil
[Location] 1 F, Kamikitazawa 4-chome, 15-12, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
[Service Description] "matoil" is a food allergy response service under business verification that started from Kyocera's New Business Idea Startup Program. matoil cooks meals tailored to allergies and food preferences and deliver them to school trips and family vacations from our matoil kitchens in Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. matoil's allergen consultation service is ready to respond to people with food restrictions that would like to enjoy specific types of food. Custom-made meal kits are also available. matoil holds various events at the restaurant that requires reservations.
matoil Official HP
https://www.matoil.jp/
Overview of Apartment Hotel "MIMARU"
[Hotel locations] 27 facilities in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka
[Service Description] Apartment Hotel "MIMARU," managed by Cosmo Initiative Group's Cosmos Hotel Management, is an apartment hotel where everyone can enjoy "staying overnight together" with spacious rooms of approximately 40 square meter and equipped with a kitchen and living/dining space.
Around 90% of our guests are international and families, and our staff from 37 countries and regions welcome guests with different cultures and experiences to provide the best experience in Japan. As part of our sustainability efforts, we are promoting initiatives aimed at creating hotels where everyone can comfortably stay.
MIMARU Official HP
Official HP: https://mimaruhotels.com/
Sustainability Page: https://mimaruhotels.com/sustainability/