E-VENT Inc. presents Dai Yankee Exhibition, an immersive experience celebrating Japan's Yankee subculture from the Showa to early Heisei era. The event features exclusive collaborations with Heidi, Girl of the Alps and Nameneko, along with over 200 authentic Yankee artifacts. Visitors can explore recreated Yankee living spaces, try on modified school uniforms, and purchase limited-edition collaboration goods. The exhibition runs from February 6 to 15, 2026, at Omiya Marui's 7th floor event space.
Collaboration Highlights
Heidi, Girl of the Alps Meets Yankee Culture
An unprecedented collaboration brings together the beloved national anime Heidi, Girl of the Alps with Japan's Yankee subculture. The exhibition features exclusive large-scale displays including Heidi as a disciplinary committee member cracking down on Yankees, and Grandpa transformed into a legendary boss-style character.
1. Event-Exclusive Photo Panels
Visitors can take commemorative photos with life-size panels featuring "Yankee Grandpa VS Disciplinary Committee Member Heidi." Witness this never-before-seen matchup only at Omiya Marui.
2. Dai Yankee Exhibition Limited Collaboration Merchandise
Event-exclusive acrylic keychains and T-shirts are available for purchase.
Nameneko: The Origin of Showa Yankee Culture Returns
A collaboration with Nameneko, the cultural phenomenon that swept through the 1980s, brings the roots of Showa Yankee culture back to life at the Dai Yankee Exhibition.
1. Dai Yankee Exhibition Limited Collaboration Merchandise
Event-exclusive T-shirts and eco bags incorporating Nameneko's distinctive worldview are available. Additionally, "My Number Card" becomes "My Nyan-ber Card" with 6 different designs available for random purchase (includes one secret card).
Exhibition Highlights
Authentic Yankee Artifacts Under Expert Supervision
The exhibition showcases modified school uniforms from the era, authentic tokko-fuku (special attack uniforms), and motorcycles in a spectacular display. Additionally, a Yankee's room is recreated down to furniture and small details, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the actual living spaces Yankees inhabited.
Beyond physical items, the exhibition features a massive chronological timeline of Yankee culture, vintage Teens' Road footage, and panel displays to provide comprehensive insight into the era.
Interactive Yankee Culture Experiences
The exhibition goes beyond viewing. Visitors can try on modified school uniforms at photo spots, participate in Yankee culture-themed quizzes, and take photos with limited-edition photo booth frames. The venue is filled with interactive photo opportunities throughout recreated Yankee living environments.
Over 30 Types of Exclusive Merchandise
Along with the Heidi, Girl of the Alps and Nameneko collaboration goods, the exhibition offers over 30 types of event-exclusive merchandise. Items feature the official characters "Mabu & Tomo," who transform the intimidating Yankee image, and designs incorporating Yankee kanji. Rare retro-styled items unavailable elsewhere can be purchased at the venue.
Event Details
Event Period
February 6 (Friday) to February 15 (Sunday), 2026
10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
*Open daily throughout the period
Venue
Omiya Marui 7F Calendarium 3
2-3 Sakuragi-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City, Saitama 330-0854
*2-minute walk from JR Omiya Station West Exit
*5-minute walk from Tobu Noda Line Omiya Station
*2-minute walk from Saitama New Urban Transit Omiya Station
Ticket Sales
*Early bird discount available
Organizer & General Production
E-VENT Inc.
Media Inquiries
Company: E-VENT Inc.
Head Office: 3-13-11 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Kento Masuda
Business: Event planning, management, hosting, and production / Original merchandise planning, development, sales, and support
Contact: contact@e-vent.co.jp
Website: https://e-vent.co.jp/
Media Coverage Requests: https://dai-yankee-ten.e-vent.co.jp/contact
Photo material provision, interview applications, and filming project consultations are available. Media coverage, interviews, and commercial tie-up consultations are welcome.
