Known for its close proximity to Waseda University, Takadanobaba is largely a student-oriented area. Everything in the area is catered to a student's lifestyle. You'll find many affordable, but delicious places to eat and drink. Karaoke, bowling, darts, bars, you name it, this place has got it. Best of all, the main point of this area is affordability for students. If you make your way over to Waseda University, you can take advantage of their facilities even if you're not an enrolled student. You can sit and study in their buildings or head over to their cafeteria for a bite to eat. It's a great place to make some friends at one of the most prestigious private universities in Japan.