Nana-chan has a younger sister figure named 'Mina-chan' who appeared in 1988 but is smaller in scale.
The doll's standard pose remains constant, but she has been dressed as everything from a traditional kimono wearer to a professional athlete or science fiction character.
The name 'Nana-chan' was chosen through a public contest held during the store's 1973 inauguration.
She has a dedicated staff team responsible for the complex installation of her oversized clothing.
In 2011, the doll was removed temporarily for earthquake-proofing and structural reinforcements to her internal base.
Her proportions are based on a standard adult female frame, but scaled up by a factor of approximately 3.7.
Nana-chan is a 6.1-meter-tall female mannequin situated outside the Meitetsu Department Store in Nagoya. Originally installed in 1973 to celebrate the store's first anniversary, she has become a permanent local icon. The figure is frequently dressed in different outfits to promote various products, charitable causes, or cultural events. Her costume changes occur every two to four weeks, requiring specialized labor to scale the figure. She is constructed from fiber-reinforced plastic on a steel frame. While she stands in the Nakamura Ward of Nagoya, she is widely recognized as a primary meeting point for commuters. The doll periodically undergoes full repainting and structural maintenance to preserve her appearance. Visitors can observe her from the ground level of the building's exterior.
Directly in front of the figure at ground level to capture her full height.
Check the official website before visiting to see her current costume theme.
Plan your visit to coincide with costume change days if you want to witness the industrial lift operators at work.
Use the area as a convenient landmark for meeting friends in the busy station district.
Do not attempt to touch or climb the mannequin, as she is a strictly protected public advertisement installation.
The mannequin is sometimes temporarily removed from her stand for major maintenance, cleaning, or structural inspection.
