California Vibes in Meguro: Wine Bar Juni Redefines Tokyo’s Wine Scene
From the team behind California-inspired Locale, this cozy bar fuses natural wine, Japanese craftsmanship, and a warm, art-filled atmosphere.
An interior palette reminiscent of a Georgia O’Keeffe painting. Designed by Mariel Lozano Studio.
As natural wine becomes a familiar presence at everyday tables, a new spot has opened in Meguro to explore the depth and culture behind it. Wine Bar Juni is the creation of chef Katy Cole of Locale, a California-inspired restaurant next door. While sharing a corner with Locale, Juni offers a freer, more playful expression—one where wine takes center stage.
Step inside, and you’re enveloped in dusty, warm tones of pink and mint, with soft gradients that recall a Georgia O’Keeffe painting. Around 60 bottles are always on hand, from classic Pinot Noir to citrus-scented natural wines. Alongside selections from France, Germany, and other European producers, Juni also showcases bottles from Japan’s most exciting winemakers. Here, seasoned regulars and curious newcomers alike can relax into an unpretentious, welcoming space.
Japanese craftsmanship appears throughout the interior. Wine coolers are carved from Hokkaido-grown white birch, and T-shirts are mud-dyed by IROS DYEING, an Okinawa-based atelier. Every dish is served on ceramics hand-thrown by Katy herself—each piece unique in form and glaze, offering a glimpse of her creativity beyond the kitchen.
Juni also hosts regular collaborations with restaurants and breweries from Japan and abroad, cementing its role as a cultural hub. It’s a place to connect, discover, and find a new favorite bottle while soaking in its distinctive atmosphere.
Wine Bar Juni
Address: 1-16-10 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 16:00–23:00 (Wed–Sun)
Closed: Mon, Tue
www.instagram.com/winebarjuni
Glasses of wine start from ¥1,300. Let the sommelier choose according to your preferred flavor or region. Ceramics and wine coolers handmade by Katy add color to the table.
On display is ‘THE LAST SAKURA No.02’, a Kyoto-themed work created using the tape-o-graph technique.
From Benoît Rosemberger’s ‘Six Roses 2022’ to Monte dall’Ora’s ‘Valpolicella Classico Superiore San Giorgio Alto 2019,’ the lineup is diverse.
Be sure to also visit Locale, the Californian farm to table restaurant right next door.
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