If you cross Mido-Suji Avenue from Shinsaibashi to the northwest, you will find yourself in Minami Semba, where many boutiques, interior shops and restaurants are now being opened. This is the place to discover the latest trends. Farther west towards Naniwa-Suji Avenue are the chic old districts of Kita Horie and Minami Horie, where smart boutiques and restaurants blend nicely with the area's historic atmosphere. Recently, trendy cafes and stores selling distinctive merchandise have sprung up here, turning these areas into chic, fashionable shopping streets.