Permanent Yuri Book Cafe "Atelier LILIUM" with a Collection of 4,000 Yuri Works to Open in Ikebukuro in May 2026 - Pre-Experience Sessions Also Accepting Applications
LILIUM Co., Ltd. will open "Atelier LILIUM," a permanent book cafe featuring over 4,000 yuri works, in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, in May 2026. Pre-experience sessions will be held from May 16th, offering a new hub for daily enjoyment of yuri content.
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Daikoku Denki Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Masakatsu Kayasumi)'s group company, LILIUM Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Hideki Fujita; hereinafter "LILIUM"), has decided to open a permanent yuri book cafe, "Atelier LILIUM," in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.
LILIUM's "Yuriten" (Yuri Exhibition), a special event and exhibition focused on yuri works, has contributed to the expansion of yuri content and the interaction between creators/artists and fans, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026.
In this milestone year, a new hub where the world of yuri can be enjoyed daily, "Atelier LILIUM," will be born. Prior to its official opening on Thursday, May 28, 2026, pre-experience sessions are scheduled to be held from Saturday, May 16 to Wednesday, May 20.
See Details
■ LILIUM's PR TIMES release here
Atelier LILIUM's Three Key Points
Monitor/Table Seating (Image)
Kitchen Counter (Image) Sofa Seating (Image)
1. Read - Engage with 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. Reconnecting with works you've been curious about, or encountering unknown works – as one of the largest yuri work libraries in Japan, it meets the expectations of yuri enthusiasts. The collection is expected to expand even after opening.
2. Spend Time - Relax in a spacious cafe with 38 seats
Located in Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, approximately a 5-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station East Exit. It is a place where you can enjoy a blissful time surrounded by yuri works while sipping drinks in a spacious 38-seat cafe. It's a place for yuri fans to use daily, freely chatting with friends or immersing themselves quietly alone.
3. Enjoy - Participate in exhibitions, autograph sessions, and talk events
In addition to exhibition plans leveraging the know-how cultivated over 10 years of "Yuriten," the cafe also plans to host real events focused on yuri, such as talk events and autograph sessions with creators, screenings, sales of original collaboration goods, and seasonal exhibition plans. Beyond just reading works, it aims to be a hub for yuri culture, fostering interaction between authors and fans.
Pre-experience sessions decided
Prior to the opening, pre-experience sessions have been decided.
Registration is required on the Atelier LILIUM official website, and participation reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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
Price
60 minutes for 1,000 yen, including one drink (cashless payment only)
How to participate
Register as a new member and apply via the Atelier LILIUM reservation site (first-come, first-served)
Atelier LILIUM Member Registration Page
https://atelierlilium.hacomono.jp/register/
Atelier LILIUM Official Website
https://www.atelier-lilium.jp/
*Please note that the system and prices for the pre-experience sessions, which include trial operations, may differ from the actual opening.
Atelier LILIUM Opening Commemorative Project
To commemorate the opening of Atelier LILIUM, novelties tracing the history of Yuriten will be distributed, and signed shikishi (color paper boards) by over 20 yuri work creators will be displayed.
Schedule
Thursday, May 28 to Wednesday, June 4, 2026
Price
90 minutes for 1,800 yen, including one drink
(Cashless payment only / No reservations / Membership registration required)
Novelty Distribution
One special coaster will be distributed per drink purchased.
*Details and latest information can be found on the official website and social media.
*During the opening commemorative project period, reservations for visits will not be accepted.
Atelier LILIUM Store Information
Store Name: Atelier LILIUM
Address: B1F, Taiyo Building, 1-19-10 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (immediately next to Animate Ikebukuro Main Store)
Opening: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Business Hours: 13:00 to 20:00 (scheduled)
Official Website: https://www.atelier-lilium.jp
Official X Account: https://x.com/Atelier_LILIUM
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@yuriten_lilium
Further details and updates on special exhibition projects of interest to yuri fans will be announced periodically on the official X account, YouTube, and other channels. Please follow the accounts and subscribe to the channels.
LILIUM's "Yuriten" (Yuri Exhibition), a special event and exhibition focused on yuri works, has contributed to the expansion of yuri content and the interaction between creators/artists and fans, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026.
In this milestone year, a new hub where the world of yuri can be enjoyed daily, "Atelier LILIUM," will be born. Prior to its official opening on Thursday, May 28, 2026, pre-experience sessions are scheduled to be held from Saturday, May 16 to Wednesday, May 20.
See Details
■ LILIUM's PR TIMES release here
Atelier LILIUM's Three Key Points
Monitor/Table Seating (Image)
Kitchen Counter (Image) Sofa Seating (Image)
1. Read - Engage with 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. Reconnecting with works you've been curious about, or encountering unknown works – as one of the largest yuri work libraries in Japan, it meets the expectations of yuri enthusiasts. The collection is expected to expand even after opening.
2. Spend Time - Relax in a spacious cafe with 38 seats
Located in Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, approximately a 5-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station East Exit. It is a place where you can enjoy a blissful time surrounded by yuri works while sipping drinks in a spacious 38-seat cafe. It's a place for yuri fans to use daily, freely chatting with friends or immersing themselves quietly alone.
3. Enjoy - Participate in exhibitions, autograph sessions, and talk events
In addition to exhibition plans leveraging the know-how cultivated over 10 years of "Yuriten," the cafe also plans to host real events focused on yuri, such as talk events and autograph sessions with creators, screenings, sales of original collaboration goods, and seasonal exhibition plans. Beyond just reading works, it aims to be a hub for yuri culture, fostering interaction between authors and fans.
Pre-experience sessions decided
Prior to the opening, pre-experience sessions have been decided.
Registration is required on the Atelier LILIUM official website, and participation reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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
Price
60 minutes for 1,000 yen, including one drink (cashless payment only)
How to participate
Register as a new member and apply via the Atelier LILIUM reservation site (first-come, first-served)
Atelier LILIUM Member Registration Page
https://atelierlilium.hacomono.jp/register/
Atelier LILIUM Official Website
https://www.atelier-lilium.jp/
*Please note that the system and prices for the pre-experience sessions, which include trial operations, may differ from the actual opening.
Atelier LILIUM Opening Commemorative Project
To commemorate the opening of Atelier LILIUM, novelties tracing the history of Yuriten will be distributed, and signed shikishi (color paper boards) by over 20 yuri work creators will be displayed.
Schedule
Thursday, May 28 to Wednesday, June 4, 2026
Price
90 minutes for 1,800 yen, including one drink
(Cashless payment only / No reservations / Membership registration required)
Novelty Distribution
One special coaster will be distributed per drink purchased.
*Details and latest information can be found on the official website and social media.
*During the opening commemorative project period, reservations for visits will not be accepted.
Atelier LILIUM Store Information
Store Name: Atelier LILIUM
Address: B1F, Taiyo Building, 1-19-10 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (immediately next to Animate Ikebukuro Main Store)
Opening: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Business Hours: 13:00 to 20:00 (scheduled)
Official Website: https://www.atelier-lilium.jp
Official X Account: https://x.com/Atelier_LILIUM
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@yuriten_lilium
Further details and updates on special exhibition projects of interest to yuri fans will be announced periodically on the official X account, YouTube, and other channels. Please follow the accounts and subscribe to the channels.