Chiikawa: The Rise and Cultural Significance of Healing Moe
In today’s fast-paced, high-stress society, healing culture is gradually becoming a phenomenon that cannot be ignored. Among them, Chiikawa (ちいかわ) created by Japanese manga artist Nagano (ナガノ). it has rapidly become popular with its unique charm. And has become a new favourite for young people’s emotional support. This paper will deeply explore the phenomenon of Chiikawa’s popularity and the cultural significance behind it. 1. The Rise and Charm of Chiikawa Chiikawa, or ‘ちいかわ’, is an abbreviation of ‘なんか小さくてかわいいやつ’, meaning ‘something small and cute’. The…
