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Takadanobaba/Waseda Area Local Information (New Stores/Events) Updated July 16, 2026

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Collection Period: From July 1, 2026
Collection Date: July 16, 2026
Target Area: Takadanobaba, Waseda, Shimo-Ochiai, Naka-Ochiai, Kami-Ochiai, Hyakunincho, Takada (Toshima Ward)

📍 Takadanobaba Area Local Information (From July 1, 2026)

🏪 New Store Openings & Renewals

Ganso Donaiya Takadanobaba Branch (Takoyaki)

  • Opening Date: July 1, 2026

  • Location: Approx. 4-minute walk from Nishi-Waseda Station (approx. 6-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station)

  • Business Hours: Please contact the store for details

  • Recommended Points: A popular takoyaki chain store has opened its first location in the Takadanobaba area! Enjoy the taste of Kansai with ease.

  • Information URL: Listed on Tabelog

Yoajung Takadanobaba Branch (Gelato/Ice Cream)

  • Opening Date: July 9, 2026

  • Location: Approx. 3-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station (approx. 251m)

  • Business Hours: Please contact the store for details

  • Recommended Points: A new specialty store for Korean-style ice cream and gelato. A great new spot for the summer.

  • Store URL:Listed on Tabelog

Zuikogen (Sichuan Cuisine)

  • Opening Date: July 10, 2026

  • Location: Approx. 8-minute walk from Shimo-Ochiai Station (approx. 692m)

  • Business Hours: Please contact the store for details

  • Recommended Points: A new store where you can enjoy authentic Sichuan cuisine. A must-see for spicy food lovers

  • Information URL: Listed on Tabelog

Earth More Juicebar Takadanobaba Branch (Juice Bar)

  • Opening Date: July 12, 2026

  • Location: Around Takadanobaba Station

  • Business Hours: Please contact the store for details

  • Recommended Points: A specialty store for fresh juice and smoothies. Popular with health-conscious individuals

  • Information URL: Listed on Tabelog

nel giro (Italian/Sake Bar/Wine Bar)

  • Opening Date: July 13, 2026

  • Location: Approx. 2-minute walk from Mejiro Station (approx. 155m) *Close to the Waseda area

  • Business Hours: Please contact the store for details

  • Recommended Points: A stylish bar where you can enjoy Italian cuisine, sake, and wine

  • Information URL: Listed on Tabelog

Mapo Tofu TOKYO Shinjuku Waseda-dori Branch (Chinese Cuisine)

  • Opening Date: July 15, 2026

  • Location: Approx. 4-minute walk from Omokagebashi Station (approx. 306m), approx. 5-minute walk from Nishi-Waseda Station (approx. 413m)

  • Address: Along Waseda-dori, Shinjuku Ward

  • Business Hours: Please contact the store for details

  • Recommended Points: A specialty Mapo Tofu restaurant has opened in the Waseda area! You can enjoy authentic Mapo Tofu

  • Information URL: Listed on Tabelog

🎉 Event & Festival Information

July 19 (Sun): COSSAN at Takadanobaba

  • Date and Time: July 19, 2026 (Sun) 11:00 - 20:00 (Photography ends at 19:30, changing rooms close at 20:00)

  • Venue: Tokyo Fuji University Campus (near Takadanobaba Station)

  • Details: The popular cosplay event "COSSAN" is coming to Takadanobaba! First-timers are also very welcome

  • Recommended Points: Many areas available for photography, reception and changing rooms fully equipped

  • Official Website: https://www.cosplaycossan.com/

July 16 (Thu) - 20 (Mon): JOPT 2026 Tokyo #02 (Poker Tournament)

  • Event Period: July 16, 2026 (Thu) - July 20, 2026 (Mon) *5 days

  • Venue: Bellesalle Takadanobaba (Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Garden Tower B2/1F, 3-8-2 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku)

  • Access: Approx. 4-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station

  • Details: Total prize pool of 100 million yen! One of Japan's largest poker festivals. Top players from Japan and abroad gather here

  • Recommended Points: Many featured events such as the "JOPT STARS TABLE"

  • Official Website: https://japanopenpoker.com/

July 18 (Sat): 26 NiJYUROCK presents Tree White Tree 2026

  • Date and Time: July 18, 2026 (Sat) OPEN 15:00 / START 15:30 (Scheduled to end at 19:00)

  • Venue: Takadanobaba CLUB PHASE

  • Access: Approx. 3-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station

  • Content: Anime song and game music live event

  • Tickets: Advance tickets now on sale

  • Official Website: http://www.club-phase.com/

July 11 (Fri): "Thinking About Musicals" Talk Event

  • Date: Held on Friday, July 11, 2026

  • Venue: GCC Common Room, Waseda University Campus (1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku Ward)

  • Content: Organized by the Waseda Sho-Gekijo Drama-Kan production department. Featuring translator Hana Ichikawa, the event focused on musical lyric translation.

  • Access: Approx. 5-minute walk from Waseda Station

  • Source: Takadanobaba Keizai Shimbun

🍜 Gourmet & Food Information

RAMEN Shion (Takadanobaba)

  • Opening Date: Opened on March 5, 2026

  • Location: Approx. 10-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station

  • Address: 103 Seki Building, 2-6-10 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

  • Business Hours: 11:00 - 14:30 (Closed: Irregular holidays)

  • Recommended Points: A buzzworthy new store with beautiful golden soup. Soy sauce ramen has been a regular menu item since April 29. Features the aroma of ginger and garland chrysanthemum.

  • Price Range: ¥1,000 - ¥2,000

  • Information URL: Tabelog rating 3.6 or higher

GYOGUN (Takadanobaba)

  • Opening Date: Opened on March 5, 2026

  • Location: About a 30-second walk from Takadanobaba Station (Don Quijote Building B1F)

  • Address: Takadanobaba Station Front Fi Building B1F

  • Business Hours: Weekdays 17:00-23:00 / Weekends 15:00-23:00 (L.O. Food 22:00, Drinks 22:30)

  • Recommended Points: A seafood izakaya run by the popular Ikebukuro restaurant 'Hayashiya'. You can enjoy fresh fish dishes.

  • Signature Menu: Gyogun Mori (Small) ¥1,580, Pressed Sushi Toro-Taku ¥980, Wasabi Shrimp Mayo ¥880

  • Instagram: @gyogun_takadanobaba

🏗️ Urban Development & Local News

Takadanobaba Station East Exit District Urban Redevelopment Project

  • Progress: Redevelopment preparatory association established in December 2024; Chuo-Nihon Jisho and Nittetsu Kowa Real Estate have been selected as project partners.

  • Target Area: Approximately 1.7 hectares around the Takadanobaba Station East Exit

  • Content: Renewal of aging buildings, strengthening of disaster prevention, development of public spaces, and development of station-front plazas and pedestrian spaces

  • Objective: Creating an attractive town centered on the east exit of Takadanobaba Station

  • Latest Information: As of 2026, the plan is currently being promoted

  • Source: Shinjuku City official website, various news reports

BIG BOX Takadanobaba 50th Anniversary

  • Commemorative Year: Celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 5, 2024 (opened in 1974)

  • Current Status: Reports indicate that Shinjuku City is requesting a rebuild (2024)

  • Facility Information: Commercial facility directly connected to Takadanobaba Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line and JR Yamanote Line

  • Address: 1-35-3 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-8677

  • Phone: 03-3208-7171

  • Information: Keep an eye on future redevelopment trends

🚫 Closing, Suspension, and Relocation Information

Kappo Katsura Relocation

  • Closing Date: June 27, 2026 (end of operations at the current location)

  • Former Location: In front of Takadanobaba Station, inside the Isenami Building (2-chome, Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku)

  • New Location: In front of Shimo-Ochiai Station (1-16-1 2F Kami-Ochiai, Shinjuku-ku) *30 seconds walk from Shimo-Ochiai Station

  • Opening Date: Scheduled to open in mid-August

  • Reason: Due to building reconstruction

  • History: A long-established Japanese restaurant with 62 years of history

  • Source: Takadanobaba Keizai Shimbun, official store X (formerly Twitter) @Kappokatura

Dan Takadanobaba Store (Nikujiru Gyoza no Dandadan)

  • Closing Date: May 31, 2026 (Already closed)

  • Location: Around Takadanobaba Station

  • Information: Other stores remain open

  • Source: Official store website

Jiyū Kūkan Takadanobaba Store Renovation Work

  • Construction Period: July 13, 2026 (Mon) - July 31, 2026 (Fri)

  • Construction Area: Part of the darts/billiards area and family room

  • Operating Status: Operations will continue in some areas during the period

  • Source: Official Store X @jiqoo_baba

🎓 Education & Learning Information

Waseda University Open Campus 2026

July 25 (Sat) - 26 (Sun), 2026: International Joint Research Workshop Co-hosted by the Institute for Research in Finance

  • Event Name: "2026 Waseda Summer Workshop in Finance"

  • Location: Waseda University

  • Time: 10:00 - 17:00 (In-person event)

  • Source: Waseda University Official Website

📰 Local News & Topics

Takadanobaba/Waseda Ramen Rally 2026

  • Event Period: October 1, 2026 (Thu) - January 31, 2027 (Sun)

  • How to Participate: Collect stamps at participating stores

  • Stamp Locations: Participating stores, Tokyo Metro "Takadanobaba Station" (near Exit 5), "Waseda Station" (near Exit 2)

  • Official Website: https://ramenrally.jimore.net/

Baba Sauna & Work Cafe

  • Open: Opened in July 2025

  • Management: An urban oasis operated by Nagomi-no-Yu

  • Location: Near Takadanobaba Station

  • Features: Combines a sauna facility with a workspace

  • Source: Official X @baba_37cafe

🏥 Medical Institution Information

Nishi-Shinjuku Self-Life Internal Medicine Clinic Takadanobaba Medical Mall

  • Opening Date: July 1, 2026 (Wed)

  • Location: About a 6-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station

  • Features: Newly opened medical mall. Multiple clinics are scheduled to move in

  • Source: Official Instagram account

Takadanobaba Clinic for Mind and Skin

  • Opening Date: Opened on July 1, 2025

  • Medical Specialties: Dermatology and Psychosomatic Medicine

  • Location: Near Takadanobaba Station

  • Features: New clinic near the station

  • Source: Clinic official website

🎨 Beauty Salon Information

SENGAN Facial Salon Takadanobaba Branch

  • Opening Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026

  • Location: Around Takadanobaba Station (3rd store in Tokyo)

  • Service: Specialized facial salon

  • Source: PR TIMES

Silk-lei Takadanobaba

  • Opened: Opened in April 2026

  • Location: 2-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station

  • Features: Men's salon

  • Management: WA Co., Ltd.

  • Source: Job site

🎁 Hanko-ya 21 Newsletter

Seasonal Product Guide - Summer Sales Promotion & Event Goods

Hanko-ya 21 has a wide variety of products and services to liven up this summer!

🌻 Recommended Summer Products

1. Summer Greeting DM Printing Service

Perfect for boosting summer customer traffic! How about a heartfelt summer greeting direct mail to announce events or limited-time sales?

  • Features: End-to-end support from design creation to printing and mailing

  • Uses: Event announcements, limited-time sale notices, and expressing gratitude to customers

2. Original Uchiwa Fan Production

Great for summer festivals, sports viewing, and outdoor events! Promotional and cheering goods that deliver coolness and smiles.

  • Recommended Scenes: Festivals, fireworks displays, outdoor festivals, sports viewing, summer campaigns

  • Features: Can be produced with company logos or original designs

3. Original T-shirt Printing

We can produce team T-shirts, event T-shirts, and commemorative T-shirts starting from just one piece!

  • Production Methods:

    • Inkjet printing for a beautiful photo finish

    • Supports custom designs

    • Fabric types can also be selected based on purpose

  • Usage Examples: Team uniforms, event staff wear, commemorative gifts, promotional goods

4. Maki-e Black Buffalo Horn Seal

A high-quality seal that shines with traditional Japanese beauty. Perfect for employment or wedding gifts.

📍 Information on Hanko-yasan 21 Takadanobaba Store

Located just a 3-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station, we provide total support for all your business needs, including duplicate keys, personal seals, business cards, envelopes, rubber stamps, banners, signs, and T-shirts.
Hanko-yasan 21 Takadanobaba Store: https://hankoyasan.net/

We are here to fully support your business. Please feel free to contact us!

🏢 Summary

From July 2026 onwards, the Takadanobaba area is full of vitality, with a rush of new restaurant openings, large-scale events, and progress in station-front redevelopment. Especially from mid-to-late July, there is a packed schedule of events that attract many people, such as JOPT (poker tournament) and COSSAN (cosplay event).

Additionally, long-term urban development movements, such as the relocation of Kappo Katsura to Shimo-Ochiai and the consideration of rebuilding BIGBOX Takadanobaba, are also drawing attention.

The Takadanobaba and Waseda area is a fascinating town where the bustle of a student district meets the blend of old and new, and it is definitely one to watch in the future!

Information collection date: July 16, 2026

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