Ciao (ちゃおChao) is a Japanese shōjo manga magazine published by Shogakukan for young girls (about 9–15 years old). The first issue was launched in 1977. As of 2009, the circulation was 815,455. Formerly, the magazine attached paper crafts, but now attaches various goods (cosmetics, watches, pencils, notebooks, etc.) that are different every month. The magazine's competitors are Ribon and Nakayoshi.