Permanent Yuri Book Cafe "Atelier LILIUM" with 4,000 Yuri Works to Open in Ikebukuro in May 2026 [Pre-opening Experience Sessions Now Accepting Reservations]
LILIUM Co., Ltd., which plans and operates the "Yuri-ten" event specializing in yuri works, has announced the grand opening of its permanent yuri book cafe "Atelier LILIUM" in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, on May 28, 2026. Prior to the grand opening, reservations for pre-opening experience sessions, scheduled from May 16 to 20, have also begun. This cafe will serve as a new hub for yuri fans to enjoy works and interact, utilizing the know-how gained from 10 years of "Yuri-ten."
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LILIUM Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Hideki Fujita; hereinafter "LILIUM"), which plans and operates the "Yuri-ten" event and exhibition specializing in yuri works, has decided to open a permanent yuri book cafe, "Atelier LILIUM," in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. Ahead of the grand opening on Thursday, May 28, 2026, reservations for pre-opening experience sessions have also begun.
In recent years, yuri genre works, including novels, manga, anime, live-action dramas, and films, have been attracting increasing attention.
The "Yuri-ten" event, specializing in yuri works, which has been held in various locations across Japan since 2016, will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2026, contributing to the expansion of yuri content and interaction between creators/works and fans.
In this記念すべき year, a new hub where the world of yuri can be enjoyed daily, "Atelier LILIUM," will be born. Ahead of its opening on Thursday, May 28, 2026, pre-opening experience sessions are also planned for Saturday, May 16, to Wednesday, May 20.
• Atelier LILIUM: Three Key Features
1. Read: Access over 4,000 yuri works
2. Relax: Unwind in a spacious cafe seating 38 people
3. Enjoy: Participate in exhibitions, autograph sessions, and talk events
1. Read - Access over 4,000 yuri works
An impressive bookshelf featuring over 4,000 yuri/yuri-related books, including manga, novels, and magazines, covers a wide range of works from old to new. Whether it's a reunion with a long-sought-after work or an encounter with an unknown title – as one of Japan's largest yuri work libraries, it meets the expectations of yuri enthusiasts. The collection is planned to expand even after the opening.
2. Relax - Unwind in a spacious cafe seating 38 people
Located in Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, approximately a 5-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station East Exit. It's a comfortable space with 38 seats where you can enjoy drinks and spend blissful time surrounded by yuri works. It's a place for yuri fans to use casually, whether to chat with friends or immerse themselves quietly alone.
3. Enjoy - Participate in exhibitions, autograph sessions, and talk events
In addition to exhibition planning utilizing the know-how cultivated over 10 years of "Yuri-ten," real events specializing in yuri are also planned, such as talk events and autograph sessions with creators, screenings, sales of original collaboration goods, and seasonal exhibition planning. It aims to be a hub for yuri culture, not only for reading works but also as a place for interaction between creators and fans.
• Pre-opening Experience Sessions to be Held
Prior to the opening, pre-opening experience sessions have been decided. Reservations are possible on a first-come, first-served basis after registering as a member on the official Atelier LILIUM website.
Schedule:
5 days from Saturday, May 16, to Wednesday, May 20, 2026
System:
Reservation-only (first-come, first-served) / Time-slot system / Limited souvenirs included
Fee:
60 minutes, 1,000 yen with one drink (cashless payment only)
How to participate:
Register as a new member and apply from the Atelier LILIUM reservation site (first-come, first-served)
Atelier LILIUM Membership Registration Page:
https://atelierlilium.hacomono.jp/register/
Atelier LILIUM Official Website:
https://www.atelier-lilium.jp
*Please note that the system and fees may differ from the actual opening as this includes test operations.
• Atelier LILIUM Opening Commemorative Project
To commemorate the opening of Atelier LILIUM, novelty items tracing the history of "Yuri-ten" will be distributed, and Shikishi (colored paper boards) by over 20 yuri creators will be exhibited.
Schedule:
Thursday, May 28, to Wednesday, June 4, 2026
Fee:
90 minutes, 1,800 yen with one drink
(Cashless payment only / No reservations / Membership registration required)
Novelty distribution:
One special coaster distributed per drink
*Please check the official website and SNS for details and the latest information.
*During the opening commemorative project period, walk-in reservations will not be accepted.
• Atelier LILIUM Store Information
Store Name: Atelier LILIUM (Atelier LILIUM)
Address: Taiyo Building B1F, 1-19-10 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (right next to Animate Ikebukuro Main Store)
Opening: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Business Hours: 13:00 to 20:00 (planned)
Official Website: https://www.atelier-lilium.jp
Official X Account: https://x.com/Atelier_LILIUM
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@yuriten_lilium
Detailed information and special projects of interest to yuri fans
In recent years, yuri genre works, including novels, manga, anime, live-action dramas, and films, have been attracting increasing attention.
The "Yuri-ten" event, specializing in yuri works, which has been held in various locations across Japan since 2016, will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2026, contributing to the expansion of yuri content and interaction between creators/works and fans.
In this記念すべき year, a new hub where the world of yuri can be enjoyed daily, "Atelier LILIUM," will be born. Ahead of its opening on Thursday, May 28, 2026, pre-opening experience sessions are also planned for Saturday, May 16, to Wednesday, May 20.
• Atelier LILIUM: Three Key Features
1. Read: Access over 4,000 yuri works
2. Relax: Unwind in a spacious cafe seating 38 people
3. Enjoy: Participate in exhibitions, autograph sessions, and talk events
1. Read - Access over 4,000 yuri works
An impressive bookshelf featuring over 4,000 yuri/yuri-related books, including manga, novels, and magazines, covers a wide range of works from old to new. Whether it's a reunion with a long-sought-after work or an encounter with an unknown title – as one of Japan's largest yuri work libraries, it meets the expectations of yuri enthusiasts. The collection is planned to expand even after the opening.
2. Relax - Unwind in a spacious cafe seating 38 people
Located in Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, approximately a 5-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station East Exit. It's a comfortable space with 38 seats where you can enjoy drinks and spend blissful time surrounded by yuri works. It's a place for yuri fans to use casually, whether to chat with friends or immerse themselves quietly alone.
3. Enjoy - Participate in exhibitions, autograph sessions, and talk events
In addition to exhibition planning utilizing the know-how cultivated over 10 years of "Yuri-ten," real events specializing in yuri are also planned, such as talk events and autograph sessions with creators, screenings, sales of original collaboration goods, and seasonal exhibition planning. It aims to be a hub for yuri culture, not only for reading works but also as a place for interaction between creators and fans.
• Pre-opening Experience Sessions to be Held
Prior to the opening, pre-opening experience sessions have been decided. Reservations are possible on a first-come, first-served basis after registering as a member on the official Atelier LILIUM website.
Schedule:
5 days from Saturday, May 16, to Wednesday, May 20, 2026
System:
Reservation-only (first-come, first-served) / Time-slot system / Limited souvenirs included
Fee:
60 minutes, 1,000 yen with one drink (cashless payment only)
How to participate:
Register as a new member and apply from the Atelier LILIUM reservation site (first-come, first-served)
Atelier LILIUM Membership Registration Page:
https://atelierlilium.hacomono.jp/register/
Atelier LILIUM Official Website:
https://www.atelier-lilium.jp
*Please note that the system and fees may differ from the actual opening as this includes test operations.
• Atelier LILIUM Opening Commemorative Project
To commemorate the opening of Atelier LILIUM, novelty items tracing the history of "Yuri-ten" will be distributed, and Shikishi (colored paper boards) by over 20 yuri creators will be exhibited.
Schedule:
Thursday, May 28, to Wednesday, June 4, 2026
Fee:
90 minutes, 1,800 yen with one drink
(Cashless payment only / No reservations / Membership registration required)
Novelty distribution:
One special coaster distributed per drink
*Please check the official website and SNS for details and the latest information.
*During the opening commemorative project period, walk-in reservations will not be accepted.
• Atelier LILIUM Store Information
Store Name: Atelier LILIUM (Atelier LILIUM)
Address: Taiyo Building B1F, 1-19-10 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (right next to Animate Ikebukuro Main Store)
Opening: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Business Hours: 13:00 to 20:00 (planned)
Official Website: https://www.atelier-lilium.jp
Official X Account: https://x.com/Atelier_LILIUM
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@yuriten_lilium
Detailed information and special projects of interest to yuri fans