The Matsuyamachisuji shopping street, traditionally the centre for Osaka’s doll artisans and merchants, has in recent years evolved into a more general children’s wonderland packed with toy and candy shops. A driving force behind the transformation has been Matsuyamachi Man, a store dealing in everything for kids since 2004.
Parents will want to check out the shoe section, where you’ll find a superb lineup of high-quality kids’ footwear from the Japanese manufacturer IFME, noted for its effortless cool and focus on functionality informed by sports science. Younger customers should find something to love in the shop’s selection of handmade wooden toys and sneakily educational playthings.