Why did Alpen adopt TOKIUM?

To efficiently identify lease contracts from thousands of documents and comply with new accounting standards.

How does TOKIUM's AI classify contracts?

It uses NLP to analyze contract text and automatically determines lease applicability.

What benefits are expected from the implementation?

Annual workload reduction of approximately 1,200 hours and fewer human errors.

Can TOKIUM handle other accounting standards?

Currently focused on lease accounting, with plans to expand to other standards.

Is this service suitable for SMEs?

Most beneficial for mid-to-large enterprises with high contract volumes.

Alpen, Operating Over 400 Stores Nationwide, Adopts TOKIUM to Comply with New Lease Accounting Standards

Published Jul 14, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jul 15, 2026 5:29 AM ・ 8 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Alpen, a major sporting goods retailer with over 400 stores nationwide, has adopted TOKIUM Contract Management and TOKIUM AI Lease Classification to efficiently comply with new lease accounting standards. The implementation is expected to reduce annual workload by approximately 1,200 hours.

TOKIUM Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kenichi Kurosaki; hereinafter "TOKIUM"), a provider of AI-powered accounting agents, announces that Alpine Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture; hereinafter "Alpen") has adopted TOKIUM Contract Management and TOKIUM AI Lease Classification to comply with the new lease accounting standards.

Background

Alpen operates over 400 stores nationwide under brands such as "Sports Depot" and "Golf 5." The company manages more than 10,000 contracts, including numerous lease agreements that fall under the scope of the new lease accounting standards.

Although these contracts were stored as PDFs on an electronic contract platform, reviewing their contents required opening each file individually. With no standardized naming convention, identifying the latest version was difficult. Determining whether a contract qualified as a lease relied heavily on individual staff experience, creating a significant burden due to the large volume. Therefore, a system to centrally manage and accurately identify relevant contracts was essential for compliance.

Reasons for Selection

The key factors in choosing TOKIUM were centralized contract management and AI-powered automatic lease classification. By consolidating scattered contracts into a single platform, Alpen can now view all contracts at a glance and access required documents instantly. The AI analyzes contract content and automatically determines lease applicability, significantly reducing the manual workload previously dependent on employee experience. This comprehensive efficiency gain was highly valued by Alpen, which handles a large and diverse volume of contracts. Additionally, the ability to integrate classification-based accounting data with fixed asset management systems further supported the decision.

Comment from Mr. Hanamori, Finance Department, Alpine Co., Ltd.

"Compliance with the new lease accounting standards is unavoidable, but managing it internally would have been extremely burdensome. With TOKIUM, we expect to save approximately 1,200 hours annually. Being able to entrust the entire process—from contract management to lease classification—gives us confidence in our compliance efforts. We plan to expand TOKIUM’s use across broader finance operations in the future."

About the Accounting AI Agent "TOKIUM"

"TOKIUM" is a service that autonomously performs accounting tasks like a human employee, through advanced integration of AI, professional staff, and cloud systems. It automates routine tasks such as travel arrangements, approvals, invoice entry, and reconciliation, freeing business professionals for higher-value work.

URL: https://www.keihi.com/keiri-ai-agent

Advancing the Accounting AX Project "Move AX"

TOKIUM has launched and is promoting the "Move AX" project to liberate people from all accounting tasks. By automating remaining analog processes in accounting with AI, we aim to create an environment where everyone can focus on their core responsibilities. Beyond developing and providing AI agents, we support accounting AX through surveys, case studies, and webinars.

Learn more: https://www.keihi.com/move-ax/

About TOKIUM Inc.

Founded: June 26, 2012

CEO: Kenichi Kurosaki

Headquarters: 12F, Nomura Real Estate Ginza Building, 6-18-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Capital: 100 million JPY

Business: Providing AI accounting agents for expense settlement, invoice management, and more

URL: https://corp.tokium.jp/

About Alpine Co., Ltd.

Founded: July 1972

President & CEO: Atsuyuki Mizuno

Headquarters: Alpine Marunouchi Tower, 2-9-40 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture

Capital: 15.1636 billion JPY

Business: Development and sales of sports, golf, and outdoor products; operation of golf courses, ski resorts, and fitness clubs

URL: https://store.alpen-group.jp/corporate/

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Alpen, Operating Over 400 Stores Nationwide, Adopts TOKIUM to Comply with New Lease Accounting Standards

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