ちいかわしゃちほこマスコット

Chiikawa Shachihoko Mascot

A mascot depicting Chiikawa holding a shachihoko. Released as part of the Nagoya regional merchandise collection.

Character: Chiikawa
Collection: Nagoya
Product Type: Mascot
Manufacturers: API, Spiralcute
Released: December 24, 2021

Notes from King Chiikawa

Shachihoko (しゃちほこ) are mythical creatures with the head of a tiger and the body of a carp, traditionally used as ornamental roof decorations on Japanese castles. Nagoya is particularly associated with the famous golden shachihoko that adorn Nagoya Castle, which have become enduring symbols of the city.

Specifications

Distribution Types: Region Exclusive
Distribution Regions: Japan (Aichi)
Motif: Shachihoko

Sources

https://x.com/gtchiikawa/status/1474274459083485185