Mikan Baby LLC (HQ: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Rep: Shotaro Shinoda) has launched "Barifree Gourmet," a web platform designed to help users search for barrier-free restaurants.
"Barifree Gourmet" allows users to find restaurants based on critical information needed for dining out, such as wheelchair accessibility, the presence of multipurpose toilets, and availability of allergy ingredient lists. The mission is to enable people who face difficulties or anxiety in choosing a restaurant—including those with disabilities, the elderly, parents with small children, and individuals with food allergies—to enjoy eating out more freely and confidently.
### Background of Development The service was spearheaded by Shotaro Shinoda, who has a severe physical disability due to cerebral palsy. It reflects his personal struggles, such as the uncertainty of whether he can enter a shop, the long time required for advance confirmation, and the frustration of having to choose "a shop I can go to" rather than "a shop I want to go to."
Furthermore, the presence of members with food allergies in the welfare community lab "SFC-IFC" (operated by the same company) served as a strong catalyst for the project.
### Service Features On the website, users can search for restaurants by station, region, and specific barrier-free conditions. Currently, the platform is expanding its listings primarily in Tokyo and Kanagawa prefectures, with plans to broaden the service area nationwide. Following a successful crowdfunding campaign from February to April 2026, the service is gaining significant social attention.
Mikan Baby LLC remains committed to creating an inclusive society where everyone can enjoy dining out without hesitation.
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: New Product