{{tag>Culture}}

Chijou Idols are national idols that are known outside of their hometowns. These idols are closest to the mainstream. These Idols are probably most people's first taste of Idol Culture.

Examples of these include:
  * [[idol_entries:morning_musume| Morning Musume (モーニング娘。)]]
  * [[AKB48]]
  * [[Momoiro Clover Z|Momoiro Clover Z (ももいろクローバーZ)]]