Menus are often not provided in other languages or are mistranslated.
Lack of transparency of ingredients used in dishes, combined with poor inclusivity for different dietary needs, leads users to feel anxious and stressed.
Overall poor communication, leading to misunderstandings between the customer and restaurant.
What may seem like common knowledge in one part of the world, may not be common knowledge in another. In Japan, a country where most of its population have no specific dietary restrictions, it can be rather challenging for individuals who have them constantly need to explain themselves, explore new foods, and eat in peace. From language barriers to less-inclusive menus, it gets tiring sometimes. Inspired by our own personal experiences in Japan, we decided to build Platy, an up-and-coming startup from Fukuoka. We don't want you to ever feel limited again when it comes to food options.
We have been pitching and sharing our story, vision and idea since September 2023; the journey has only just begun.
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2025 January
Invited to represent Fukuoka City under the Challenger Category at Japan Startup 11th (JSS11th)
2024 September
1st Place 特別賞 at 2024年度「ビジネスチャレンジNEXT」;
raised funds of 150,000円 in total.
2024 February
2nd Place Hult Prize @ Kyushu University
2024 February
Top 11 "3 Minutes of Inspiration for Sustainable Development" Osaka University Video Contest 2023
2023 September
Best Presentation at Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 2023
(Pitched in Boston & Fukuoka)
Our diverse team comes from all parts of the world. United in Fukuoka, Japan the team hopes to make a positive change in how the world, specifically the Japanese community sees food. Let's make dining easier for all!
Born and raised in Singapore, Sabrina is a trained visual artist with a deep interest in entrepreneurship and big data. After moving to Japan, she faced several challenges having to constantly explain her Halal diet. Motivated to eradicate this need and ensure inclusivity, she's on a mission to make dietary requirements viewed as the norm.
Born and raised in Malaysia, Jun grew up with a seafood allergy. His personal encounters with severe allergic reactions, even ER visits, have inspired him to blend his technological expertise with a vision. Jun aims to tackle the challenges confronted by individuals directly or indirectly affected by dietary restrictions.
Ryo grew up in Japan with an egg allergy, and he has faced the challenges of managing dietary restrictions firsthand. From navigating restaurant menus to ensuring food safety, these personal experiences inspired Ryo to combine his passion for technology and research. An avid app developer since high school, Ryo also conducts research in allergy-related medical imaging AI at university. His goal is to create solutions that not only help individuals with food allergies but also foster an inclusive world where people can feel confident and supported in their daily lives.
Born in Japan and raised between Japan and Singapore, Ayana struggled to maintain a vegetarian lifestyle when she decided to become a vegetarian due to limited options in Japan. This led her to develop a mobile app supporting vegetarians grocery shopping when she was a high school student. Seeing a greater need in dining out, she expanded her vision to make Japan more accessible for people with a dietary restriction, combining her engineering skills with a passion for inclusivity.
Find Your Plate, In Every Place.
Innovative Solutions for Dietary Needs.
