[First time in Nagano Prefecture] Sports Depot Nagano store transforms into a sports theme park! Mizuno Festival! A 2-day limited special event to 'See, Touch, and Experience' Mizuno's latest gear, held on May 23rd (Sat) & 24th (Sun)

Alpen Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Atsuyuki Mizuno), a sporting goods retailer, will hold an experiential sports event, 'Mizuno Festival!', for two days on May 23rd (Sat) and 24th (Sun), 2026, at Sports Depot Nagano store. This event targets a wide range of sports including baseball, soccer, track and field/running, and volleyball, offering numerous hands-on contents such as trying on the latest items, equipment maintenance, and measuring customers' own performance and foot shape. Furthermore, workshops where participants can experience the joy of craftsmanship, such as a name-engraving service using a professional embroidery machine and coin case making utilizing baseball glove scraps, will also be held. This is a special 2-day limited event that responds to the desires of all sports lovers who want to 'get better' and 'have more fun'. [Baseball] ・Baseball Equipment Maintenance Consultation ① On-site glove maintenance by Mizuno-certified Alpen Expert Repair Staff *First-come, first-served basis; same-day service may not be possible depending on the content. ② Baseball Equipment Maintenance Workshop Mizuno-certified Alpen Expert Repair Staff will lecture on how to choose and maintain baseball items such as gloves and batting gloves. *30 minutes each, at 11:00, 14:00, and 17:00 on both days. ③ Free glove lace replacement for 1 spot (glove laces must be purchased). ・Same-day Embroidery Service Free same-day embroidery processing will be provided for eligible Mizuno products purchased at Sports Depot Nagano store on the day. *Products requiring disassembly, such as baseball gloves, will be handed over on a later date. ・Struck Out Hit targets with 10 throws; prizes will be awarded based on the number of targets hit. *Participation fee: Free ・Coin Case Making Create a handmade coin case using leather from baseball gloves. *Participation fee: 500 yen (tax included) Working time: 30 minutes *Color cannot be specified. [Running] ・Shoe Trial & Consultation Staff will support you in finding the perfect pair for your feet, from free foot size measurement to shoe selection and fitting. Purchase eligible shoes and receive an original tote bag. *Advance reservation required. Click here for event reservations and a list of shoes available for trial: https://www.alpen-group.jp/store/event_reserve/shibaki_MZ26SS_nagano ・Running Trial Session Run a trial session wearing Mizuno running shoes with Mizuno Running Club & store staff. Date & Time: May 24th (Sun) 8:00-10:00 Capacity: 10 people Participation fee: Free *Advance reservation required. Click here for event reservations and a list of shoes available for trial: https://www.alpen-group.jp/store/event_reserve/MIZUNO_26SS_shisou_nagano_matsuri [Soccer] ・Super Difficult Kick Target Kick 3 soccer balls; if you get 3 balls into a hole the size of one ball, you win a prize. Participation fee: Free [Volleyball] ・Vertical Jump Challenge Challenge your vertical jump wearing Mizuno volleyball shoes; clear the standard to win a prize. Participation fee: Free ・Sports Depot Nagano store Address: 340-1 Kawai Shinden, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture Business Hours: 10:00-21:00 Phone Number: 026-222-2244 About Alpen Co., Ltd. Founded: July 1972 Capital: 15.1 billion yen Performance: Sales 268.6 billion yen, Ordinary profit 10.4 billion yen (June 2025 fiscal year) Business Activities: ・Development and sales of various sporting goods, golf goods, outdoor goods, etc. ・Management of golf courses, ski resorts, fitness clubs