A comprehensive study of Japanese anime characters
Anime and characters born in Japan have many fans overseas. From nostalgic classics to the latest hot topics, not only manga and video works but also a wide variety of goods have been commercialized. In Umeda, Osaka, there are many shops where you can find goods related to these popular anime and characters. From toys and stationery to interior goods, fashion items, games and sweets, your favorite characters have been transformed into all kinds of goods! In shops that are fun even just to look around, you may make a new discovery. Everyone, from small children to adults who were once children, is sure to be captivated.
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JR Osaka Station
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6 minutes walkJUMP SHOP Osaka Umeda store
The JUMP SHOP Osaka Umeda store is filled with merchandise centered around the popular weekly manga magazine "Weekly Shonen Jump," including "ONE PIECE," "NARUTO," "BLEACH," "Gintama," and "Katekyo Hitman Reborn!" Look for the giant cover panel near the entrance. This is a dream shop for all things Jump, from Shueisha original goods and anime merchandise to comics, DVDs, snacks, and T-shirts! There are also many limited-edition items that can only be purchased at the JUMP SHOP. Everyone from children to adults is sure to be captivated.
©ODA EIICHIRO/SHUEISHA
©KISHIMOTO MASASHI/SHUEISHA
©KUBO TITE/SHUEISHAShueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump official website7th floor of Yodobashi Comsa Store Umeda, 1-1-1 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka
11:00-21:00 (Open year-round)1minute on foot -
Kiddyland Umeda store
Kiddyland Umeda, located on the first floor and basement of Hankyu Sanban-gai, is packed with character goods that are popular with children and adults alike. From cute to unique, they have Hello Kitty, Miffy, Rilakkuma, Mickey & Minnie, Snoopy, the nostalgic Monchhichi, Suzie's Zoo, and Care Bears, which are popular with young girls. With a wide variety of affordable items, including stationery, fashion goods, stuffed toys, interior goods, and sweets, you'll likely want everything.
Kiddyland Umeda store1-1-3 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Hankyu Sanban-gai North Building, 1st floor and 1st basement
10:00-21:00 Closed: Irregular holidays (same as Hankyu Sanban-gai's closed days)A short walk -
Acorn Republic Kiddyland Umeda Store
Ghibli anime is highly acclaimed not only in Japan but around the world. The store is filled with character goods from Studio Ghibli films, including "My Neighbor Totoro," "Kiki's Delivery Service," "Spirited Away," and "Princess Mononoke." The store is filled with a wide variety of cute stuffed toys, household goods, stationery, and more, making it fun just to look around. The warmth of the wood in the interior is also soothing. We recommend the character finger puppets (200 yen each). They're so cute you'll want to collect them all!
Acorn Republic1-1-3 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka City Hankyu Sanban-gai North Building 1F
10:00-21:00 Closed on irregular days (closed 3-4 Wednesdays per year)4minute on foot -
Restaurant Karaoke Shidax Umeda Chayamachi Club
Restaurant Karaoke Shidax is a karaoke chain famous for its extensive food menu. One of the most popular options recently is the "Relaxed Lunch" (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays), where you can enjoy lunchtime in a private karaoke room. One hour of room charge is free, and lunch, a drink, and dessert are included for just 580 yen! For lunch, you can choose from seven carefully selected Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, such as "Hamburg steak with a fried egg" and "Vegetable-packed mixed udon and rice ball with sticky rice." Why not enjoy a fulfilling lunchtime while singing anime songs?
Restaurant Karaoke Shidax2-16 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka City E-Square Chayamachi 2F
11:00 - 5:00 (Open year-round)8 minutes walk -
Pokémon Center Osaka
Pokemon is hugely popular not only in Japan but all over the world. The official Pokemon shop is packed with a wide variety of original products, as well as services and campaigns that will delight Pokemon fans. Everything is Pokemon-themed, from cute stuffed toys and figurines to everyday items like stationery and T-shirts, card games, books, CDs, and DVDs. There are also limited-time original products, so don't miss out!
©2011 Pokémon. ©1995-2011 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.Pokémon Center Osaka13th floor, Daimaru Umeda store, 3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka
10:00-20:00 Closed days: Same as Daimaru Umeda store's opening hours and closing days11-minute walk -
Mandarake Umeda store
Passing through the bright red sign and taking the escalator to the third floor, you'll find yourself in a mysterious space that feels like you've wandered into a cave. The spacious store is packed with anime and special effects figures and toys, including the hugely popular "One Piece," "Neon Genesis Evangelion," and the nostalgic "Saint Seiya" and "Mobile Suit Gundam." The sight is truly impressive! You'll also find rare super alloys and treasures among the items. The second floor is filled with manga, from new releases to used books, and features a replica of a giant mammoth fossil skeleton. You can also find rare old manga, such as works by Osamu Tezuka.
Mandarake Umeda store9-28 Doyamacho, Kita-ku, Osaka
12:00-20:00 Closed days Open year-round (except March and September) - GOAL!
Additional Information
- Stop-in spots
- The Sanrio Gallery in Shinsaibashi, two stops from Umeda on the Midosuji subway line, is a special shop for Sanrio characters. It's a dreamlike space filled with limited edition and rare items that you won't find in regular Sanrio shops.
- Tasting spot
- The second basement floor of Hankyu Sanban-gai is a gourmet floor with nearly 100 restaurants. From authentic restaurants to cafes, you're sure to find a menu that suits your taste, including Japanese, Western, Chinese, and Italian cuisine.













