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Waseda Date | A student couple's weekend walk starting from the "Original Takadanobaba," ending with a drink at the robatayaki
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Waseda Date | A student couple's weekend walk starting from the "Original Takadanobaba," ending with a drink at the robatayaki

This article is designed for student couples aged 20 and over attending Waseda University who want to enjoy an affordable weekend afternoon walk and finish the evening at a relaxed restaurant. It features a schedule starting from Waseda Station at 15:00 and arriving at a robatayaki in Takadanobaba by 17:00, along with tips on how to spend time at each location...

[Takadanobaba] Baba Rock Media Coverage History | A Comprehensive Summary from TV, Magazines to Overseas Media
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[Takadanobaba] Baba Rock Media Coverage History | A Comprehensive Summary from TV, Magazines to Overseas Media

Since opening our izakaya in Takadanobaba's drinking district, commonly known as "Ura-Baba," Baba Rock has thankfully been featured in various media outlets. In this article, we look back at the history of our media coverage since right after opening, along with behind-the-scenes stories from back then...

[Takadanobaba] The Origin of the Name "Sumiyaki Choja Baba Rock" | A Triple Meaning of Asakusa Roku-ku, ROCK, and Folktales
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[Takadanobaba] The Origin of the Name "Sumiyaki Choja Baba Rock" | A Triple Meaning of Asakusa Roku-ku, ROCK, and Folktales

What does "Sumiyaki Choja Baba Rock" actually mean? Thankfully, people still ask us this often. Actually, this restaurant name is a "triple meaning" loaded with three significances when we opened. Today, we'll reveal the secret a little bit...

[Takadanobaba] Baba Rock Opened on the Site of a "Famed Cafe" | The 36-Year Legacy of Cafe Misty and the Gourmet History of Ura-Baba
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[Takadanobaba] Baba Rock Opened on the Site of a "Famed Cafe" | The 36-Year Legacy of Cafe Misty and the Gourmet History of Ura-Baba

Today, please bear with us for a little walk down memory lane. Our restaurant opened in Takadanobaba in July 2012. Rereading the blog from our opening days brought up stories about the "previous restaurant" at this location, and we wanted to introduce it again...

[2026 Setsubun] Tuesday, February 3 Is a Day to Watch Out For | Eho-maki, Ichiyo-Raifuku Talisman, and "Polishing Your Luck" in Takadanobaba
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[2026 Setsubun] Tuesday, February 3 Is a Day to Watch Out For | Eho-maki, Ichiyo-Raifuku Talisman, and "Polishing Your Luck" in Takadanobaba

👹 Setsubun in 2026 is Tuesday, February 3 | Basic Info You Should Know First Setsubun in 2026 is Tuesday, February 3. And this year's lucky direction is 👉 between South-Southeast and South (slightly east of true south). You can check it with your smartphone compass app, but "da...

🐖 Takadanobaba Isn't Just About Tonkatsu | Decoding the Town of Pork Through Kakuni
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🐖 Takadanobaba Isn't Just About Tonkatsu | Decoding the Town of Pork Through Kakuni

🏙 Introduction | Why is Takadanobaba such a "pork powerhouse town"? When you hear Takadanobaba, what many people think of is tonkatsu. That is by no means an exaggeration; Takadanobaba is truly one of Japan's top tonkatsu battlegrounds = holy land...

🐎 Next year (2026) is the Year of the Horse. Plus, it's the once-in-60-years "Hinoeuma".
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🐎 Next year (2026) is the Year of the Horse. Plus, it's the once-in-60-years "Hinoeuma".

——That is why we should walk through "Takadanobaba" in the Year of the Horse 2026 🇯 1 | 2026 is the Year of the Horse, plus the talked-about "Hinoeuma". Next year, 2026, is the Year of the Horse (Umadoshi). Moreover, this time it is the "Hinoeuma" which only comes around once every 60 years...

[Year-End Battle Royal] Speaking of Japanese Christmas, it's chicken.
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[Year-End Battle Royal] Speaking of Japanese Christmas, it's chicken.

——Not just KFC, the "Chicken Leg War" between convenience stores and Yoshinoya 2025 🎄 1 | Japanese Christmas = KFC is already common sense. The culture of "eating chicken at Christmas" has long been firmly established in Japan, and this...

Speaking of Takadanobaba, it's Astro Boy. Exploring the memories of Osamu Tezuka living throughout the town.
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Speaking of Takadanobaba, it's Astro Boy. Exploring the memories of Osamu Tezuka living throughout the town.

🤖 1 | The fact that Takadanobaba = Astro Boy's Town. When you hear Takadanobaba, the first thing that comes to mind is a "student town." However, there is another symbol of the town: Astro Boy. At the station, streets, restaurants, and in people's memories...

[Takadanobaba] Walking Tour of "Blessed Spots" on Foot - In a mysterious town where Shinto, Buddhism, and Christianity adjoin, ending with a drink and Baba Rock's braised pork belly with daikon
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[Takadanobaba] Walking Tour of "Blessed Spots" on Foot - In a mysterious town where Shinto, Buddhism, and Christianity adjoin, ending with a drink and Baba Rock's braised pork belly with daikon

🧭 1 | Takadanobaba is "actually a treasure trove of blessing spots." Takadanobaba strongly evokes the image of a student and drinking town. However, within walking distance from the station, there is a very rare religious area in Tokyo: Shinto: Anahachimangu Shrine, Buddhism: Hojoji Temple, Christi...

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