Management of golf coursesManagement of ski resortsManagement of fitness clubsDevelopment and sales of various sports goodsDevelopment and sales of golf equipmentDevelopment and sales of outdoor gear
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History
77 EVENTS
Established Alpen Corporation in Nishi-ku, Nagoya City, for the purpose of selling sports goods
Open a suburban store in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, the first in the sports industry
Established Japan Nine International Corporation (now Mizuno International Corporation) for the development of private products
Signed a direct import contract with Heart Corporation (USA) and started sales
Opened the first Golf 5 golf specialty store in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture
Opened Golf Specialty Store "Golf 5" No.1 store in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture
Ranked No. 1 in sports specialty store sales and operating profit rankings
Ranked No.1 in sales and operating profit among sports specialty stores
Established Kasugai Transfer Center in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture
Opened Wing Hills Shiratori Resort, a ski resort in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture
Opened Mizunami Country Club (now Golf 5 Country Mizunami Course), a golf course in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture
Signed a transfer agreement for the Heart brand with Heart Corporation (USA)
Achieved sales exceeding 100 billion yen
Established Ichinomiya Transfer Center in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture
Opened Alpen Golf Club Bibai Course (now Golf 5 Country Bibai Course), a golf course in Bibai City, Hokkaido
Held Alpen's first professional golf tournament, Golf 5 Ladies
First store of the large sports goods specialty store "Sports Depot" opened in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
Kiss Mark Japan Co., Ltd. was established
Sports Logistics Co., Ltd. was established
Internet sales site was launched
Japanana Co., Ltd. was established through company split from Mizuno International Co., Ltd.
Ranked No. 1 in sports specialty store sales for 20 consecutive years
Ranked 1st in sales of sports specialty stores for 20 consecutive years
Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Nagoya Stock Exchange
Capital increased to 15,136,000,000 yen
Launched private brands "IGNIO" and "TIGORA"
Women-only fitness facility "Alpen Quick Fitness" opened its first store in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Increased capital to 15,136,000,000 yen
Launched private brands "IGNIO" and "TIGORA"
Opened the first women-only fitness facility "Alpen Quick Fitness" in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
Opened comprehensive fitness facility "Alpen Fitness Club" in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Started franchise business of "Alpen Quick Fitness"
Relocated headquarters to Marunouchi, Nagoya City
Shoe specialty "Mift" opened its first store in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Opened the first shoe specialty store "Mift" in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Established JAPANA CO., LTD. (now a consolidated subsidiary) in Cambodia
Established JAPANA (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD. (current consolidated subsidiary)
Established Ai Peng (China) Trading Co., Ltd.
Sales exceeded 200 billion yen
First overseas store, Sports Depot and Golf 5, opened in Shanghai, China
Opened the first overseas store, Sports Depot and Golf 5, in Shanghai, China
Acquired Alpen Resort Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary) and started operating "Golf 5 Country Yokkaichi Course"
Established JAPANA TECHNICAL CENTER (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD. (now a consolidated subsidiary)
Operates the online shoe and fashion store "LOCONDO.jp" and has formed a capital and business alliance with Locondo Co., Ltd. (dissolved in 2015)
Acquired M.I. Golf Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary) and started operating three golf courses in the Kanto region as "Golf 5 Country"
Announced withdrawal from the Chinese business
Opened the Shin-Komaki Distribution Center in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture
Change of president (founder Yasuzo Mizuno becomes Chairman of the Board, Atsuyuki Mizuno assumes the position of President and CEO)
Change of president (founder Yasuzo Mizuno becomes Chairman, Atsuyuki Mizuno becomes President and CEO)
Opened the first store of the golf specialty store "Golf 5 Prestige" in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Opened Golf 5 Prestige, the first golf specialty store, in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Absorbed and merged with Sports Logistics Co., Ltd.
Japanana Co., Ltd. absorbed and merged with Kismark Japan Co., Ltd.
Established Japanana (Wuxi) Trading Co., Ltd.
Opened the Myochi Distribution Center in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture
Liquidation of Aihou (China) Trading Co., Ltd.
Opened the first outdoor specialty store "Alpen Outdoors" in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture
Opened outdoor specialty store "Alpen Outdoors" in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture
Launched the in-house EC site "Alpen Group Online Store"
Opened the first mountain gear specialty store "Alpen Mountains" in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Established the Chiba Distribution Center in Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture, as the first inventory storage-type center in the Kanto region
Established Chiba Distribution Center as the first inventory storage-type center in the Kanto region in Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture
Opened the flagship store of Alpen Outdoors, "Alpen Outdoors Flagship Store," in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture
Closed all stores of the shoe specialty "Mift"
All stores of the shoe specialty store "Mift" are closing
Absorbed and merged with Japanana Co., Ltd.
The world's first 3D robot warehouse system "ALPHABOT" (manufactured by Murata Machinery Co., Ltd.) began operation at Komaki Distribution Center
The first in Japan, the 3D robot warehouse system "ALPHABOT" begins operation at Komaki Distribution Center
Opened the largest flagship store in Alpen Group history, "Alpen TOKYO," in the Unica Building in Shinjuku, Tokyo
The largest flagship store "Alpen TOKYO" opens in Shinjuku, Tokyo
Opened the campsite "Alpen Outdoors Shiratori Field" inside Wing Hills Shiratori Resort
Japanana (Wuxi) Trading Co., Ltd. liquidation
Opened the Ooguchi Distribution Center in Ooguchi Town, Aichi Prefecture
Opened flagship store "Alpen FUKUOKA" at Canal City Hakata, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City
Opened flagship store "Alpen NAGOYA" at Nadia Park, Sakae, Nagoya City
Established Chukyo Fulfillment Center as an EC flagship warehouse in Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture
Closed Ichinomiya Transfer Center
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Notice of Completion of Payment for the Disposal of Restricted Stock as Stock Compensation
Alpen Inc. reported that the payment procedures for the disposal of its own shares as restricted stock compensation, which were approved at the board of directors meeting held on October 14, 2026, have been completed. The payment deadline is November 13, 2026, and the disposed shares amount to 8,686 shares of the company’s common stock, priced at 2,381 yen per share, totaling 20,681,366 yen. The allocation was distributed to one director who received 2,940 shares and 11 executive officers who received 5,746 shares.
Disposal of 8,686 shares of company stock as restricted stock compensation
Alpen Inc. has decided to dispose of 8,686 shares of its own stock as restricted stock compensation. The payment date is November 13, 2026, with a disposal price of 2,381 yen per share, totaling 20,681,366 yen. The shares will be allocated to one director (2,940 shares) and eleven executive officers (5,746 shares). The program aims to provide incentives for sustainable improvement of corporate value and share value sharing with shareholders.
Alpen Implements Organizational Changes and Personnel Transfers
Effective October 1, 2026, Alpen Co., Ltd. will reorganize and make personnel transfers. It will integrate the Bags and Accessories Business Division with the Sports and Golf Gear Business Division to establish a new Gear and Accessories Business Division.
Alpen Announces Executive Appointments
Alpen Co., Ltd. announced executive appointments on September 29, 2026. The new executive structure includes Chairman Taizo Mizuno, President Atsuyuki Mizuno, and several other directors.
Alpen Announces Executive Personnel Changes
Alpen Co., Ltd. decided on executive personnel changes at a board meeting held on August 21, 2026. Kazuo Murase will step down, and other changes will be made. The appointments are scheduled for formal approval at the ordinary general meeting of shareholders on September 29, 2026.
Notice of Organizational Change and Personnel Transfer at Alpen Corporation
Effective July 1, 2026, organizational changes and personnel transfers will be implemented to expand regional partnerships and strengthen the management structure of the fitness business.
Alpen, Dividend Forecast for June 2026 Revised Upward
Alpen Corporation has revised its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending June 2026 upward from 50 yen to 55 yen.
Completion of Alpen's Stock Sale and Termination of Supply-Demand Buffer Trust
Alpen Co., Ltd. announced that it completed the sale of its shares through the Supply-Demand Buffer Trust R on May 20, 2026.
Notice of Sale Status Due to Setting of Stock Supply and Demand Buffer Trust
Alpen Co., Ltd. sold 634,300 shares of our common stock through the stock supply and demand buffer trust R in April 2026.
Alpen Publishes Stock Sale Status Due to Stock Supply and Demand Buffer Trust
Alpen Corporation announced that it sold 468,600 shares in March 2026 as part of its stock supply and demand buffer trust R.
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National Tax Agency basic information7180001024676
Source: National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, basic three items
