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Launching a New Era: The Alumni Link App by Shoya Inc.

Shoya Inc., headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has officially unveiled its new mini-application, "Alumni Link," starting from April 16, 2026. This innovative app is tailored specifically for managing and organizing alumni reunions, aiming to reduce the burdens on event coordinators while making gatherings easier to set up than ever.

With over 4,000 successful alumni events under its belt, Shoya Inc. recognized that the primary challenges faced by coordinators include gathering participants and organizing information effectively. Using the popular communication platform LINE, which boasts over 97 million users in Japan, their aim was to leverage its convenience and integrate essential features into a dedicated app.

Addressing Common Challenges in Reunion Planning

The launch of Alumni Link addresses several issues that reunion organizers typically face when relying on standard LINE group chats:

• - Privacy Concerns: In a LINE group, an individual’s LINE ID is publicly visible, raising serious privacy issues among participants.
• - Communication Overlaps: It’s often difficult to track who has contacted whom, leading to duplicated efforts and missed connections.
• - Inconvenient Management: Most coordinators still resort to spreadsheets, such as Excel, for managing attendance and guest lists, adding to their already heavy workload.
• - Information Overload: As the number of participants grows, important announcements can get lost in a flurry of messages, making it hard to maintain order.

Having organized more than 500,000 alumni events since its establishment in 2009, Shoya Inc. aimed to simplify the process by retaining the comfort of LINE while providing functionalities specifically for alumni engagements.

Key Features of Alumni Link

1. Ease of Use: Being a LINE mini-app means that no additional download is necessary. Users do not need an email or password to register, making it instantly accessible.
2. Digital Management: The app allows coordinators to manage RSVPs, participant lists, and outreach statuses all in one place without the need for external tools like Excel.
3. Protected Privacy: Unlike typical LINE group chats, the Alumni Link app allows users to connect without revealing their LINE IDs, ensuring privacy is never compromised.
4. Real-Time Notifications: Important updates and reunion information are sent via LINE push notifications, keeping attendees informed without them getting lost.
5. Engagement Enhancement: Users can create custom profiles and surveys related to their current jobs and living situations, adding a vibrant touch to reunions.

Flexible Plans to Suit Every Coordinator

Alumni Link is available through Shoya’s two existing plans: the Full Support Plan, where Shoya manages everything from venue selection to event execution, and a Smart Plan, which allows coordinators to take a hands-on approach, aided by Shoya’s management system for RSVPs and participant lists.

A Glimpse into the Future

Shoya Inc. has ambitious plans for the Alumni Link app. Future updates may include payment functionalities for fees associated with reunions and features that will further enhance connections in the days following the event.

About Shoya Inc.

Founded in January 2009, Shoya Inc. has made a name for itself with services centered around alumni reunions and networks. Among its offerings are the "Alumni Production by Shoya" for individual reunions, the "Alumni Lab" for educational institutions, and the "CHIMER" platform for organizational alumni needs.

For more details, please visit the official service site at Alumni Link. You can learn more about the company at their site: Shoya Inc..