AlSaga Partners Unveils AI-Driven Love Support Service at 2024 Open Data Hackathon

AlSaga Partners at the 2024 Open Data Hackathon

On March 15, 2025, AlSaga Partners, a leading company based in Shibuya, Tokyo, participated in the Demo Day of the 2024 Open Data Hackathon. During this event, they revealed their innovative AI-powered love and marriage support service, "TOKYO Life Flow." This initiative reflects AlSaga's core philosophy of embracing challenges and creating new value from the outset of the company's journey.

The 2024 Open Data Hackathon, initiated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, focuses on leveraging open data to develop digital services aimed at solving administrative challenges. Since its inception in 2021, the event has grown, gathering a record 106 project proposals during its latest iteration. After a series of brainstorming and hacking sessions, teams presented their developments aimed at addressing various societal issues.

About the Open Data Hackathon

The Open Data Hackathon is designed to encourage the use of publicly available data from the Tokyo Open Data Catalog to tackle pressing challenges faced by the city and its residents. This year's event included stages that enhanced participants' creative solutions through a hackathon format.

AlSaga Partners' team, composed of voluntary members called the "Data-First Group," developed a next-generation romantic support platform, "TOKYO Life Flow: AI-driven matchmaking from dating to marriage." This platform not only aims to match individuals in Tokyo but also plans to offer AI-supported dating recommendations and ongoing assistance throughout courtship into marriage.

Achievements and Features of TOKYO Life Flow

The TOKYO Life Flow service builds upon the existing platform "TOKYO Futari Story," expanding its functionality to provide comprehensive support throughout the couple's journey. Here are some of the salient features:

- Free, Safe, and Inclusive Access: As an official service provided by the city, TOKYO Life Flow aims to create a secure environment where residents can seek assistance.
- Personalized Date Planning: By utilizing open data and personal preferences, the service generates tailored date plans, ensuring a perfect fit for users.
- AI Concierge for Relationship Guidance: The service incorporates a feature where AI predicts the suitable timing for significant relationship milestones and provides relevant advice and support.
- Integration with Government Services: By aligning with various municipal services, TOKYO Life Flow aims to streamline life events such as marriage registration and child-rearing support, creating a holistic approach to family planning.

Addressing Societal Issues

Japan faces a pressing demographic concern: declining birth rates linked to a reduction in marriage numbers. While many dating apps focus solely on fostering initial connections, there is a noted gap in supporting users in progressing to marriage and family life. Existing government initiatives, such as the Tokyo Futari Story and the Marriage Support Passport, are beneficial but leave room for improvement in ongoing support beyond matchmaking.

Technology Behind the Service

"TOKYO Life Flow" is constructed using advanced technologies. Although the current app is a prototype, the proposed system utilizes:

- App Development Framework: Flutter
- Data Management Solutions: Firebase/MySQL leveraging open data
- AI Technologies: Integration with external AI services

For a demonstration, a video can be found here.

Future Developments and Support Questions

While the current focus of TOKYO Life Flow is on supporting dating and marriage, the vision extends toward evolving into a comprehensive super app that encapsulates all relevant services provided by the Tokyo government. This strategic plan encapsulates parenting and overarching life planning using technological advancements.

During an interactive Q&A session, a key question was raised about the advantages of local government involvement in such services. The response emphasized that government participation leads to rapid advancements and the effective use of data, contributing to overall improvements in resident life convenience and comfort.

Conclusion

AlSaga Partners is committed to fostering innovation and supporting employees' courage to explore new frontiers. Participation in hackathons like the Open Data Hackathon enhances understanding and practical experience with cutting-edge technologies. This event served as an exemplary demonstration of curiosity and initiative among team members, and AlSaga Partners continues to champion the drive for technological advancements with the goal of social betterment through DX initiatives.