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Alusaga Partners Triumphs at Tokyo Open Data Hackathon 2025

On October 26, 2025, Alusaga Partners, a consulting firm based in Shibuya, Tokyo, participated in the Final Stage of the Tokyo Open Data Hackathon 2025. A team composed of volunteers from the company, known as "Data First Society Z," proposed an innovative urban service concept called "Urban Resource Link (ARL)." This initiative aims to transform noise generated by construction or events into a valuable asset rather than a nuisance, ultimately earning the team the Audience Award.

About the Tokyo Open Data Hackathon

The Tokyo Open Data Hackathon, now in its fifth year, harnesses the power of open data to address administrative challenges through digital services. The event kicked off earlier in the summer with 132 initial proposals submitted, of which only 24 advanced to the Final Stage.

The members of Data First Society Z combined open data with a point-reward system to create services that promote urban harmony. Their idea, Urban Resource Link, successfully bridged gaps between residents, businesses, and government, reversing the negative cycles often associated with urban noise.

Urban Resource Link: From Nuisance to Resource

The proposal for Urban Resource Link reimagines the noise produced by urban activities as a resource. By notifying residents in advance about noise events, they can be compensated with various rewards like points, thus alleviating tensions borne from disturbances. This not only mitigates the urban negative loop but also creates a structural solution that promotes better relationships among stakeholders.

Moreover, by integrating this service with the official Tokyo metropolitan app, it is expected to widen usage and provide a new revenue stream for administrative bodies. Future objectives include utilizing collected data to predict noise occurrences and mitigate their impact, consequently resulting in a more harmonious urban environment.

For more information, you can check out the demo video here or see the event day moments here.

Team Members of Data First Society Z

The talented team members included:

• - Mizumo Iida, Consulting Division Sales
• - Taro Hamada, Consulting Division Sales
• - Akira Suzaki, Consulting Division Sales
• - Ken'yu Yokokawa, Consulting Division Technology
• - Haruka Taguchi, Consulting Division Technology
• - Daisuke Tabata, Consulting Division Technology
• - Keita Kato, Consulting Division Strategy & Business Consulting
• - Motohiro Ishiguro, Consulting Division Strategy & Business Consulting
• - Naoto Utada, Consulting Division Strategy & Business Consulting

Looking Ahead

At Alusaga Partners, the focus has always been on courageous innovation and generating new value. The participation in the Open Data Hackathon is a manifestation of this philosophy and marks the second consecutive year for the company in this event.

The participating members leveraged their high-level data analytics capabilities to tackle the problem of urban noise. As a result, their service concept resonated with audiences, ultimately leading to the prestigious Audience Award.

To examine last year's participation details, click here.

Alusaga Partners has a rich track record in building and managing data infrastructures and has provided comprehensive support for enterprises facing challenges in data utilization. They can assist from requirements definition to design, implementation, and operation, ensuring a seamless process.

As they move forward, Alusaga Partners aims to leverage its technological expertise to facilitate large-scale data utilization in both governmental and corporate settings. They are poised to help build data infrastructures while driving innovation with open data and various business data, thereby contributing to the overall digital transformation.