Japan Guard.

What Japan Guard. does

Japan Guard Co., Ltd. was founded in December 1967 in Gifu City, Japan, as a regional security services provider. It was renamed ALSOK Gifu Co., Ltd. (ALSOK岐阜株式会社) on July 16, 2025, following integration into the publicly listed ALSOK Corporation (TSE: 2331) and now operates as a regional subsidiary within the ALSOK Group network. The company is the largest security firm in Gifu Prefecture, employing over 500 security personnel and operating from a headquarters in Gifu City with regional branches in Ogaki, Takayama, and the Chunou region, plus dedicated guard centers and a security transport center.

The company delivers a comprehensive security services portfolio spanning four core functions: mechanical security (automated sensor-based monitoring via dedicated and public telephone lines), stationed security (on-site guards for offices, retail, financial, and government facilities), security transport (cash and valuables), and facility management (FM). Technology layers include a GPS-based crew command system for optimized guard dispatch, the ALSOK AI Camera System for image-based anomaly detection, a 3D Laser Radar Sensor, facial recognition access control, and integration with IoT/cloud platforms. The product catalog also extends into adjacent offerings such as ALSOK IT Rescue (24/7 IT equipment troubleshooting), ALSOK365 facility monitoring, ALSOK BCP Solution, drone-based exterior inspection, and the reborg-Z autonomous patrol robot — most of which are sourced from the ALSOK Group platform.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions across consumer (home ALSOK connect, Self Security from ¥990/month, apartment plans from ¥3,300/month, elderly monitoring) and corporate (stationed security contracts, mechanical security installations, ATM management for 200+ financial institution locations in Gifu) customer segments. Government relationships include disaster-response agreements with Gifu City (2025) and Gujo City (2026), and a special-fraud-prevention agreement with Gifu Prefecture Police (2024). GTM is sales-led via direct field sales across the branch network, supplemented by toll-free inquiry lines, pamphlet distribution, and the ALSOK Anshin Classroom community safety-education program for elementary schools. The company is privately held as a subsidiary of ALSOK Corporation and does not publicly disclose standalone revenue figures.

Name

Japan Guard.

Legal name

ALSOK岐阜株式会社

Website

https://alsok-gifu.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ALSOK Gifu Co., Ltd. (formerly Japan Guard) is the largest security services company in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, operating as a regional subsidiary of ALSOK Corporation. It provides integrated mechanical, stationed, and transport security plus facility management to over 500 guards serving 200+ ATM locations, residential subscribers, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Armored Car Services (561613), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Manned Guarding & Site Security (Static Guards) (BPABAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Static Guarding (Access Control, Reception & Gatehouse) (BPAKAAAA), Remote Video Guarding / Virtual Patrol (Guard + CCTV) (BPAKAAAL), Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF), Alarm Response & Dispatch/Guard Response Services (HSAHAAAC), Industrial & Critical Infrastructure Guarding (Utilities, Plants, Data Centers) (BPAKAAAD)

Keywords

• Security guard services
• Home security monitoring
• Mechanical security systems
• ATM management services
• Facility management security

Headquarters

HQ city

Gifu

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Home Security Services: Monthly subscription-based home security services including home ALSOK connect (online security), self security, monitoring support for elderly, and apartment plans. Includes 24/7 monitoring, emergency response, and guard dispatch.
2. Corporate Security Services: On-site stationed security services, mechanical security systems, security transport for cash and valuables, ATM management services for financial institutions, and facility management (FM) services.
3. ATM Management Services: Comprehensive ATM management including cash replenishment, collection, monitoring, and emergency response for over 200 financial institution locations in Gifu prefecture.
4. Elderly Monitoring Services: Monitoring services for elderly living alone, including emergency buttons, health consultations, and regular check-ins. Multiple plan tiers available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Japan Guard (ALSOK Gifu) is the largest security services company in Gifu Prefecture, providing home security subscriptions, on-site stationed guarding, mechanical (electronic) 24/7 monitoring, cash-in-transit, ATM management for financial institutions, elderly monitoring and facility management. Services combine manned guarding with GPS-tracked rapid dispatch, AI-powered surveillance cameras, IoT/cloud monitoring and access control systems for both individual households and corporate clients across Gifu Prefecture.

Product overview

ALSOK岐阜株式会社 provides a comprehensive security service portfolio comprising core home security products (home ALSOK connect, Self Security, みまもりサポート, アパート・マンションプラン) for individual consumers and diverse corporate security solutions. Corporate offerings include AI-powered surveillance (ALSOK AI Camera System), facility management (ALSOK Guard System, ALSOK365), emergency dispatch services (ALSOK IT Rescue, ALSOK 設備レスキュー), advanced access control (顔認証システム, 出入管理系统), drone inspection services, and autonomous patrol robots (reborg-Z). The company integrates AI, IoT, and cloud technologies across its services, combining computer vision, anomaly detection, and automated dispatch capabilities for comprehensive safety solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home ALSOK Connect (ホームALSOK connect) Online 24/7 home security service for detached houses: sensor-triggered monitoring with automatic ALSOK guard dispatch included, smartphone-app control, real-time video monitoring, automatic arm/disarm, and ¥100,000 disaster relief payment for fire/theft damages. Targets individual Japanese homeowners.
• Self Security (セルフセキュリティ) Low-cost smartphone-based home security plan starting at ¥990/month (tax included): app-based anomaly notifications with optional on-demand ALSOK guard dispatch at ¥11,000 per dispatch. Targets budget-conscious individual customers.
• Home ALSOK Mimamori Support (みまもりサポート) Subscription elderly-monitoring service for individuals living alone: emergency button, heat stroke alerts, 24/7 health consultation, and ALSOK guard dispatch on emergency. Targets families with elderly relatives and municipal welfare programs.
• Home ALSOK Apartment / Mansion Plan (アパート・マンションプラン) Apartment and condominium security plan starting at ¥3,300/month (tax included): wireless controller, up to 10 configurable security zones, smartphone-app control and ALSOK rapid response. Targets renters and condominium owners in Gifu Prefecture.
• Stationed Security Services (常駐警備) On-site stationed security guarding at corporate facilities, office buildings, shopping centers, hospitals, schools and government buildings. Held up as the company's No. 1-in-Japan capability for shopping centers and office buildings. Targets enterprise and public-sector clients.
• Mechanical Security System (機械警備システム) 24/7 electronic security monitoring using sensors, cameras, access control and the guard center, with automatic dispatch on alarm. Includes dedicated-line and public-line variants serving residential and corporate customers; reached 10,000+ contracts in 2009.
• Security Transport (警送) Armed transport and handling of cash, valuables and important items between banks, ATMs and corporate sites. Operated from the company's Security Transport Center for financial institutions and enterprise clients in Gifu.
• ATM Management Services (金融機関ATM管理) Comprehensive ATM management for financial institutions: cash replenishment, collection, 24/7 monitoring and emergency response. Manages 200+ ATM locations for financial institutions in Gifu Prefecture; ALSOK group-wide scope covers 74,000 ATM units nationally.
• Facility Management Services (FM) Building and facility management services for corporate and government clients in Gifu, integrated with the company's security, transport and monitoring capabilities.
• ALSOK IT Rescue 24/7 emergency dispatch service for IT equipment troubles in corporate environments, providing rapid on-site support to minimize business disruption. Targets corporate enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74,000 ATM units managed nationwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered high and core.

• 郡上市 (Gujo City Government)highStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026Agreement for shelter safety and security during disasters. Similar to Gifu City agreement covering evacuation center patrols, vehicle guidance, and disaster response.
• 岐阜市 (Gifu City Government)highStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2025Agreement for emergency security operations during disasters. Company provides patrol security at evacuation shelters, traffic guidance, supply management, and drone-based damage assessment.
• 岐阜県警察 (Gifu Prefecture Police)highStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2024Agreement for prevention of special fraud (特殊詐欺) victimization. Leverages company's ATM management operations and emergency response capabilities to support police efforts in fraud prevention.
• ALSOK株式会社 (ALSOK Corporation)coreOthers · 1 December 1967Parent company and ALSOK Group network. Founded in 1967 as Japan Guard Co., became part of ALSOK Group in 2025 and renamed to ALSOK Gifu. ALSOK Group operates security services across Japan and internationally in 8 countries including Thailand, Vietnam, China, Indonesia, India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Taiwan.
• 綜合警備保障株式会社 (Sogyo Keibi Hosho Co., Ltd.)coreOthers · 1 March 1967Original business partnership established in March 1970 (Showa 45). This partnership enabled mechanical security system operations and was a key relationship for the company's early growth.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Secom Co., Ltd. Japan's largest dedicated security services company and primary competitor; offers an essentially identical product set — manned guarding, home security (SECOM Home Security), ATM management, cash transport, and central monitoring — competing head-to-head with ALSOK Gifu in the Gifu market.
• Nihon Keibi Hosho Co., Ltd. (日本警備保障): One of Japan's 'Big Four' security companies; provides manned guarding, mechanical security, facility management, and cash-in-transit services nationally, overlapping directly with ALSOK Gifu's corporate service portfolio in the Chubu region.
• Brink's Japan (株式会社Brink's Japan): Specialist in cash-in-transit, ATM management, and cash logistics for financial institutions — directly comparable to ALSOK Gifu's ATM management for 200+ bank locations and security transport center operations in Gifu.
• Sohgo Security Services Co., Ltd. (綜合警備保障): Historical business partner (1970) and now consolidated under the ALSOK Group; originally Japan's pioneering mechanical security firm with comparable static guarding, electronic security, and ATM services — highly comparable model and product mix.
• Secom Trust Systems Co., Ltd. (SECOMトラストシステムズ): Secom Group subsidiary focused on security systems, access control, and information security solutions; directly comparable to ALSOK Gifu's corporate add-on offerings (facial recognition, access control, ALSOK-G7, information security solution).
• Central Security Patrols Co., Ltd. (中央警備保障): Mid-sized Japanese security firm offering stationed guarding, electronic security systems, and facility management to corporate clients; similar customer segmentation and competitive overlap with ALSOK Gifu in Chubu/Hokuriku commercial accounts.

Regional players

• Tokyu Security Co., Ltd. (東急セキュリティ): Tokyo/Kanto-region security services firm with manned guarding and facility management focus; operates similar station-based guarding model and competes for corporate facility contracts comparable to those served by ALSOK Gifu.
• ALSOK Chubu Co., Ltd. (ALSOK中部): Sibling ALSOK Group regional subsidiary serving the broader Chubu region (Aichi/Mie/Shizuoka); uses the same ALSOK product stack, guard dispatch system, and brand, making it the closest operational peer and natural benchmark for ALSOK Gifu's performance.
• ALSOK Shizuoka Co., Ltd. (ALSOK静岡): ALSOK Group regional subsidiary serving Shizuoka prefecture; operates the same home security, corporate guarding, and ATM management model with equivalent scale (regional leader positioning), providing a direct regional comparison for ALSOK Gifu.

Broad incumbents

• ALSOK Corporation: Parent company and Japan's broadest security conglomerate; directly comparable service portfolio (manned guarding, mechanical security, ATM management, cash transport, home security) but operates nationally and internationally versus ALSOK Gifu's regional Gifu focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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