{"id":43348,"date":"2026-04-20T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T03:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seareporthub.com\/?p=43348"},"modified":"2026-04-20T12:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T03:00:17","slug":"where-runners-are-born-gather-and-grow-alpen-run-a-new-run-community-brand-launched-by-alpen-will-open-its-first-store-in-tokyo-metropolitan-meiji-park-on-friday-april-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seareporthub.com\/?p=43348","title":{"rendered":"Where runners are born, gather, and grow. &#8220;ALPEN RUN,&#8221; a new run community brand launched by Alpen,  will open its first store in Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park  on Friday, April 24."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sports equipment retailer Alpen Co., Ltd. is stepping beyond the traditional retail framework to establish the new brand &#8220;ALPEN RUN,&#8221; offering running experiences and a community. As the first hub reflecting the brand&#8217;s philosophy, &#8220;ALPEN RUN MEIJI PARK&#8221; will open on Friday, April 24, 2026, within Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park, adjacent to the Japan National Stadium.<br \/>\n\u203bA discount coupon usable at the store is also introduced within this article.\u203b<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25a0Concept: A Hub for Creating a Life with RUN<\/b><\/p>\n<p>ALPEN RUN is not just<br \/>\na store selling running gear, but a provider of running experiences and a<br \/>\ncommunity. Three elements interlock seamlessly to bring a new kind of run to<br \/>\nyour daily life.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n<b>RUN COMMUNITY | Connecting<\/b>:<br \/>\nRun with friends and share the joy. We will build a community where you can<br \/>\nfeel the spread of running culture up close.<\/p>\n<p><b>2.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/b><b>RUN HUB (Store) | Gathering<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Where runners are born, gather,<br \/>\nand grow. It is a hub that supports your daily runs, a place everyone naturally<br \/>\nwants to visit.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>3\uff0e<b>RUN ITEM (Products) |<br \/>\nDiscovering &amp; Supporting:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u3000A presence that supports runners and<br \/>\nexpands connections. Products allow you to bring the experiences born at the<br \/>\nRUN HUB back into your daily life and discover what running means to you.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25a0Three Values Provided, Spreading from<br \/>\nTokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park<\/b><\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n<b>EXPERIENCE<\/b>: We offer an experience to find your own run<br \/>\nthrough precise foot measurements, shoe fittings, and test-run events. <\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n<b>COMMUNITY (Connections)<\/b>: We offer connections born from<br \/>\nrunning through group runs and events with various themes held daily. <\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n<b>EXPERTISE (Deepening)<\/b>: We provide quality of running<br \/>\nthrough performance proposals by expert staff and recovery experiences in<br \/>\ncollaboration with the adjacent TOTOPA.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>By<br \/>\nhaving our staff run and talk together as members of the community, we will<br \/>\nexpand a comfortable community based in Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25a0 Recommended Products (Examples)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>&lt; On Cloudmonster 3 &gt; <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Turning even gravity into<br \/>\na playground. The breakthrough cushioning brings the joy of bouncing with every<br \/>\nstep. The sophisticated design and 3-layer CloudTec\u00ae deliver energy to the<br \/>\nrunner.<\/p>\n<p><b>&lt; HOKA BONDI 9 &gt; <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Ultra-cushioning changes<br \/>\nthe game. The thick sole that softly transforms the world is a promise of a<br \/>\npeaceful journey. The newly updated foam and Meta-Rocker geometry realize a<br \/>\nsmooth, premium rolling motion.<\/p>\n<p><b>&lt; NNormal Kjerag Brut &gt;<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The<br \/>\nfastest answer to becoming one with the mountain and pushing beyond your<br \/>\nlimits. A highly adhesive outsole optimized for muddy, rough roads and a<br \/>\nlightweight design supporting precise footwork deliver speed on technical<br \/>\nterrain.<\/p>\n<p><b>&lt; adidas ADIZERO ADIOS<br \/>\nPRO 4 &gt; <\/b><\/p>\n<p>A symbol of records<br \/>\nracing to the top of the world. Sharp acceleration unleashes your potential<br \/>\ninto uncharted territory. LIGHTSTRIKE PRO and ENERGYRODS 2.0 generate explosive<br \/>\npropulsion and energy return.<\/p>\n<p><b>&lt; ASICS METASPEED EDGE TOKYO &gt;<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The rhythm you carve takes on the heat of<br \/>\nacceleration, and a sharp step vividly draws the shortest distance to the goal.<br \/>\nThe unique carbon plate placement and dual-layer foam structure generate<br \/>\nhigh-speed response and propulsion optimized for cadence.<\/p>\n<p><b>&lt; NIKE ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 4 &gt; <\/b><\/p>\n<p>The lineage of a champion<br \/>\nthat continues to rewrite history. It turns impossible records into mere<br \/>\nmilestones to be broken. ZoomX foam and a full-length carbon plate minimize<br \/>\nenergy loss, achieving overwhelming efficiency.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25a0 Special 5% OFF Coupon<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We are distributing<br \/>\ncoupons that can be used not only at ALPEN RUN but also at tax-free Alpen Group<br \/>\nstores.<\/p>\n<p>You can also display the coupon from the link below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.alpen-group.jp\/campaign\/group\/coupon\/001SI_press_release\/coupon.jpg\">https:\/\/store.alpen-group.jp\/campaign\/group\/coupon\/001SI_press_release\/coupon.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Expiration<br \/>\nDate: December 31, 2026 <\/p>\n<p>Please<br \/>\npresent the coupon screen at the register before payment. <\/p>\n<p>Cannot<br \/>\nbe combined with other discounts. <\/p>\n<p>Tax<br \/>\nexemption applies to purchases of 5,500 yen (tax included) or more. <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For<br \/>\ntax exemption, the purchaser&#8217;s ID, passport, transit pass, or other documents<br \/>\nproving they are a foreign tourist visiting Japan is required.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25a0 Media that Updates Japan&#8217;s Running<br \/>\nCulture<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The official ALPEN RUN<br \/>\nInstagram (@alpenrun.meijipark) functions as a unique media platform that goes<br \/>\nbeyond sales promotions to update running culture. We will gradually unveil<br \/>\nproduct and event information, as well as unreleased content, through this channel.<\/p>\n<p>Official Instagram:\u3000<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alpenrun.meijipark\/\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alpenrun.meijipark\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Store Overview<\/p>\n<p>Store Name: ALPEN RUN MEIJI PARK <\/p>\n<p>Location: Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park Building C,<br \/>\n5-7 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0013 <\/p>\n<p>Access: 9-minute walk from &#8220;Kokuritsu-Kyogijo<br \/>\nStation&#8221; on the Toei Oedo Line, 9-minute walk from &#8220;Gaiemmae<br \/>\nStation&#8221; on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line <\/p>\n<p>Opening Date: Friday, April 24, 2026<\/p>\n<p>\n\u25a0<br \/>\nAlpen Group&#8217;s Proud &#8220;Three Flagship Stores&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In<br \/>\naddition to the launch of the new brand &#8220;ALPEN RUN,&#8221; flagship stores<br \/>\nboasting one of the world&#8217;s largest selections await you in major cities across<br \/>\nJapan. From the latest running shoes to limited-edition items only available in<br \/>\nJapan, we deliver the pinnacle shopping experience to everyone who loves<br \/>\nsports.\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Alpen TOKYO (Shinjuku)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>One<br \/>\nof Japan&#8217;s largest sports specialty stores, broadcasting the latest sports<br \/>\nculture from Shinjuku, the heart of the city.\n<\/p>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https:\/\/store.alpen-group.jp\/Form\/RealShop\/ShopDetail.aspx?rsid=5200\">https:\/\/store.alpen-group.jp\/Form\/RealShop\/ShopDetail.aspx?rsid=5200<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<b>Alpen FUKUOKA (Hakata)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Serving<br \/>\nas a hub for the Western Japan area, our staff equipped with overwhelming<br \/>\ninventory and specialized knowledge will support your performance.<\/p>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https:\/\/store.alpen-group.jp\/Form\/RealShop\/ShopDetail.aspx?rsid=5400\">https:\/\/store.alpen-group.jp\/Form\/RealShop\/ShopDetail.aspx?rsid=5400<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Alpen NAGOYA<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A<br \/>\nlarge-scale flagship store located in Nagoya, the founding place of Alpen. An<br \/>\nexperience-based store catering to a wide range of needs, from lifestyle to<br \/>\ncompetitive sports.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0URL:<a href=\"https:\/\/store.alpen-group.jp\/Form\/RealShop\/ShopDetail.aspx?rsid=5500\">https:\/\/store.alpen-group.jp\/Form\/RealShop\/ShopDetail.aspx?rsid=5500<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This press release has also been published on <a href=\"https:\/\/vritimes.com\/sg\/articles\/91011446-b513-42dd-b07a-7c7dd8df817d\/24927475-2d17-420c-8302-196dd5528728\">VRITIMES<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sports equipment retailer Alpen Co., Ltd. is stepping beyond the traditional retail framework to establish<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":43349,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-43348","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-singapore"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/seareporthub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43348","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/seareporthub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/seareporthub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seareporthub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seareporthub.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=43348"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/seareporthub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43348\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seareporthub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/43349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/seareporthub.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=43348"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seareporthub.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=43348"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seareporthub.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=43348"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}