Japan's celebrating the 50th birthday of 'Nana-chan,' a gigantic, 1,300-pound mannequin that's guarded a department store for decades with her blank, unseeing eyes

HomeArchiefJapan’s celebrating the 50th birthday of ‘Nana-chan,’ a gigantic, 1,300-pound mannequin that’s guarded a department store for decades with her blank, unseeing eyesMatthew Loh28 apr 2023 Nana-chan the mannequin held a cake to celebrate her 49th birthday in 2022. Foto: Chris Carlier/Mondo MascotsNana-chan, a massive mannequin in Nagoya, is turning 50 on Friday.Nana-chan stands guard outside a department store and is often seen in a variety of outfits.Originally built to advertise the store's products, the mannequin is now a tourist attraction.Nana-chan, a giant mannequin in Japan, has turned 50.Towering at 20 feet and weighing 1,322 pounds, the colossal dummy has stood vigil outside the Meitetsu Department Store in Nagoya for decades.She was initially built to advertise products at the department store, but has since become a beloved city icon that's sometimes used to promote local events.Nana-chan has sported various outfits over the years, from swimsuits to kimonos, and even...