HEY WORLD!!

HEY WORLD!! (ヘイワールド) is a shopping center located in Fukai 6-chome, Kitamoto, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It opened on December 8, 2005. The name "HEY WORLD!!" is a play on the site's history: the land was formerly occupied by the Saitama factory of Heiwa Aluminium (平和アルミ), and "HEY" echoes "Heiwa" (平和, meaning "peace"), while "WORLD" reflects the broader meaning. The facility's original mascot characters, "La Pa" and "Le Mon," are derived from the French words "La Paix" (peace) and "Le Monde" (world), reinforcing the same theme. The mall is positioned as a community-oriented shopping destination serving the daily needs of local residents. It is easily accessible from National Route 17 (国道17号線) and provides parking for nearly 1,000 vehicles. The design emphasizes convenience, with each parking area offering a short walking distance to the stores, aiming to be a facility that is friendly to all age groups and to people with disabilities. Beyond retail, HEY WORLD!! hosts a variety of events and activities, including markets, food trucks, car events, and music concerts, functioning as a local communication hub. The tenant mix covers clothing, food, housing, and leisure (衣・食・住+楽). As of February 2026, the first floor houses Matsumoto Kiyoshi, Uniqlo, GiGO, Cleaning Someya, Gyukaku all-you-can-eat restaurant, Yudetaro/Motsujiro, Chance Center (lottery), Seven Bank ATM, and a Photo Me photo booth. The second floor includes Yamada Denki, Golf 5, and Sports Depot. The third floor is a rooftop parking lot. The mall is open from 9:00 to 21:00, year-round, though individual shop hours may vary. HEY WORLD!! has also established a disaster relief agreement with Kitamoto City. Under this agreement, in the event of a disaster, supplies are to be provided to the city from Heiwa Aluminium Manufacturing and from tenants that have signed a memorandum with the mall. The rooftop parking lot is also made available free of charge during the Kounosu Fireworks Festival. The facility maintains a LINE official account, a Facebook page, and an Instagram account to communicate with the community.

HEY WORLD!! opened on December 8, 2005, in Fukai 6-chome, Kitamoto, Saitama Prefecture. The site was previously occupied by the Saitama factory of Heiwa Aluminium (平和アルミ, now Heiwa Aluminium Manufacturing). The name "HEY WORLD!!" was chosen as a tribute to this history: "HEY" is a phonetic play on "Heiwa" (平和, peace), and "WORLD" represents the world. The facility's original mascot characters, "La Pa" and "Le Mon," also derive from the French words for peace and world, respectively. From its opening, the mall has operated as a community-focused shopping center. It features numerous event and exhibition spaces, hosting markets, food trucks, car events, music events, and more. During the Kounosu Fireworks Festival, the rooftop parking lot is opened free of charge. The mall has also entered into a disaster relief agreement with Kitamoto City, under which supplies are provided to the city from Heiwa Aluminium Manufacturing and from tenants that have signed a memorandum with the mall. Over the years, the tenant mix has evolved. As of February 2026, the first floor includes Matsumoto Kiyoshi, Uniqlo, GiGO, Cleaning Someya, Gyukaku all-you-can-eat restaurant, Yudetaro/Motsujiro, Chance Center, Seven Bank ATM, and a Photo Me photo booth. The second floor houses Yamada Denki, Golf 5, and Sports Depot. The third floor is a rooftop parking lot. The mall is open from 9:00 to 21:00, year-round, though individual shop hours vary. It maintains a LINE official account, a Facebook page, and an Instagram account to engage with the community.

• 2026

  As of February 2026, the mall houses tenants including Uniqlo, Matsumoto Kiyoshi, Yamada Denki, Golf 5, and Sports Depot.

• 2005

  HEY WORLD!! opens on December 8 in Kitamoto, Saitama.

Community-based shopping mall offering daily life essentials and leisure, with a focus on accessibility and local events.

Product categories. Shopping center · Retail stores · Restaurants · Entertainment facilities · Event spaces

1. 1HEY WORLD!!（公式ホームページ） ショッピングセンターheyworld.co.jp
2. 2HEY WORLD!! - Wikipediaja.wikipedia.org
3. 3HEY WORLD!! - Wikidatawikidata.org