Enjoy Japanese culture to the fullest! Tokyo's Neo Junkissa (Neo Pure Tea House) Special [Latest Edition for 2025]!

Neo cafe,” which retains the retro atmosphere of the Showa period while adding a modern flair, is currently enjoying a huge boom in Tokyo! Cream soda in a nostalgic space, art-like pudding, antique furniture and stained-glass interior....

The space is full of “eikoei” in every aspect, and is now the talk of the town on social networking sites. In this issue, we introduce a selection of Tokyo's neo-jun cafes that are sure to satisfy both coffee shop and cafe lovers. Check out the latest spots that are perfect for a date, a girls' night out, or just some alone time, and go out and take your own unique picture!

1. Impure cafe dope

Impure Cafe Dope is a neo-jun café with a Showa-era retro atmosphere arranged in a modern way. The brick walls and antique furniture combine nostalgia and novelty.

The menu includes standard coffee shop items such as cream soda and Neapolitan, and the firm pudding is especially popular. The name of the store, “Fujun,” expresses a free style that is not bound by the traditional pure coffee shop framework, and is popular with a wide range of customers, from the young to the elderly. It has become a hot topic on social networking sites, and is so popular that customers line up on weekends.

Impure cafe dope

住所	Ueno Suzuki Building 1F, 1-8-3 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
営業時間	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 12:00 - 21:00 Fri 12:00 - 23:00 Sat 10:00 - 23:00 Sun 10:00 - 21:00
公式サイト	https://www.instagram.com/kissadope/

2. Cafe Satera

Located along Aoyama-dori in Shibuya, Cafe Satera is a neo pure coffee shop that reopened in October 2020, retaining the look and feel of the long-established Aoyama Chakan coffee shop that has been around for 48 years. The restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere and a full menu of food and sweets, including doria, pudding, and affogato.

The drink menu is also extensive, offering hand-drip coffee, café lattes, cream sodas, and more. In particular, the hard pudding has become a hot topic on SNS, and is a popular menu item that is sometimes sold out. The shop is only a 6-minute walk from Shibuya Station and an 8-minute walk from Omotesando Station, making it a great spot for those who want to enjoy the retro atmosphere.

coffee shop Satella

住所	1F Aoyama Seven Heights, 1-7-5 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	080-8444-4243
営業時間	10:00 - 22:00
定休日	indeterminate rest period (e.g. from work)
公式サイト	https://www.instagram.com/kissa_satella/

3.iro

Located along the Kanda River in Waseda, “iro” is a neo-junsafe cafe that opened in March 2020 as a hideaway. Inside, natural light pours in through large windows, creating a relaxed atmosphere in which you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons.

The cafe has an art paper specialty store attached to it, and also offers decoupage classes. The menu offers a wide variety of drinks, including coffee made from aged beans and Chinese and Taiwanese teas purchased locally. Original cakes made by a Kobe pastry chef and afternoon tea sets are also popular. On weekdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., a morning service is offered in which toast and yogurt are served with a drink order.

Located only a 2-minute walk from the Waseda stop on the Toden Arakawa Line, it is a recommended spot for those who want to spend a quiet time.

iro

住所	1-6-9 Takada, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-6315-9161
営業時間	10:00 - 18:00
定休日	Monday and Tuesday
公式サイト	https://www.instagram.com/iro_coffeeandtea/

4. Tomnekogo

Tom Nekogo is a small cafe located along Inokashira Park in Kichijoji. The interior, which was renovated from a room in an apartment building, has a limited capacity of approximately 10 people, allowing visitors to spend a relaxing time in a quiet space. The store is decorated with antique furniture and retro decorations, giving it the atmosphere of a Showa-era coffee shop.

The menu includes coffee, tea, and handmade sweets, all carefully prepared. This neo-jun café is a perfect hideaway for those who want to read or contemplate in a quiet environment.

TOMNECOGO

住所	1F Seven Star Mansion, 3-32-16 Inokashira, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo
電話番号	080-6502-0406
営業時間	Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00 - 19:00 Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 09:00 - 19:00
定休日	Tuesday
公式サイト	https://x.com/thomnecogo

5. Cafe Negra

Located in the back alley of Shimokitazawa, “Cafe Negra” is a neo-jun café filled with retro items collected by the owner, who loves old tools. The atmosphere inside the store is reminiscent of a Showa-era coffee shop, with antique furniture and decorations creating a relaxed atmosphere. The menu always features about 15 types of cream sodas, and their colorful appearance is a hit on social networking sites.

You can also enjoy classic coffee shop menu items such as Neapolitan and pudding. This spot is recommended for those who want to spend time in a quiet environment where nostalgia and novelty merge.

coffee shop Negra

住所	PACKAGEONE 1F, 2-26-13 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan North side
電話番号	03-6361-9874
営業時間	11:00 - 21:00
公式サイト	https://www.instagram.com/negura.ma/

Summary

Neo Junkosha”, where nostalgia and novelty coexist, is more than just a café. It has a stylish and comfortable space, a beautiful and delicious menu, and is also a great place to take pictures.

It is a place where you can experience a special time that will enrich your heart and soul. There are many more unique neo juso cafes popping up one after another in Tokyo. If you find one that interests you, please visit it.

It will surely bring a little excitement to your daily life. Let's find your favorite “Neo Junkosha” and share it on SNS!