To commemorate the launch of the “Rilakkuma Certification 2027”—a certification exam featuring San-X’s popular character “Rilakkuma”—a “Rilakkuma Book Fair” is being held at bookstores nationwide. Starting November 13, 2026, the “Rilakkuma Book Cafés” will open sequentially at two locations in Okayama and Iwate starting November 13, 2026.
The cafés will feature collaboration menu items inspired by Rilakkuma and friends, such as honey toast, donuts, and cream sodas. Additionally, BOOK FAIR-exclusive merchandise—including acrylic keychains and good-luck charms for exam success—will be sold at participating bookstores and cafés.
Key Points of This Article
・Book Fair & Book Café commemorating the “Rilakkuma Quiz 2027,” held for the first time in 8 years
・The book cafes will open sequentially starting November 13, 2026, at two locations in Okayama and Iwate
・A random novelty sticker with every collaborative menu item
・BOOK FAIR-exclusive acrylic keychains and good-luck charms for exam success will be on sale
・The book fair will be held at 12 bookstores nationwide, from Hokkaido to Tokushima
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Rilakkuma Book Fair & Book Café Event Overview
The “Rilakkuma Quiz 2027,” taking place for the first time in eight years since 2019, will be held on March 14, 2027, at a venue in Tokyo and online; registration is open until December 3, 2026. To commemorate the event, bookstores nationwide will feature sections dedicated to Rilakkuma-related books, and some stores will open book cafes where visitors can enjoy special collaboration menu items.
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We’ve featured Rilakkuma café events on this site several times this year, including at At Home Cafe Akihabara and other locations. This time, to commemorate the launch of the certification exam, it will be held in conjunction with bookstore book fairs at two locations: Okayama and Iwate.
Rilakkuma Book Cafe Locations
The Book Café will be held at two locations in Okayama and Iwate, with the event periods varying by location.
Café Venues
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TSUTAYA AZ Okaminami Store
November 13–December 27, 2026
5-12 Chikko Sakaemachi, Minami Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Vicky’s
American Paradise Kitakami Branch
November 20–December 20, 2026
44, Chiwari 32, Kitakiyanagi, Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture
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The menu varies by location; at Unomachi Coffee Shop, you can enjoy honey toast, parfaits, and cream sodas, while at Vicky’s, you can enjoy donuts, float drinks, and popcorn.
Unomachi Coffee Shop Okayama Minami Branch
Rilakkuma & Kiiroitori’s Perfect Honey Toast
Korilakkuma & Chairo Ikoguma’s Reward Parfait
Rilakkuma Iced Café Latte
Korilakkuma’s Red Cream Soda
Yellow Bird & Brown Bear Blue Cream Soda
Rilakkuma Warm Flavored Milk
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Unomachi Coffee Shop Okayama Minami Branch Menu
Rilakkuma & Kiiroitori’s Perfect Honey Toast
1,200 yen (tax included)
Korilakkuma & Chairoikoguma’s Reward Parfait
1,300 yen (tax included)
Made with crème brûlée
Rilakkuma Iced Café Latte
1,200 yen (tax included)
Topped with chocolate sauce
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Korilakkuma’s Red Cream Soda
1,150 yen (tax included)
Topped with strawberry sauce
Yellow Bird & Brown Bear’s Blue Cream Soda
1,150 yen (tax included)
Topped with maple syrup
Rilakkuma’s Warm Flavored Milk
800 yen (tax included)
Caramel flavor / with honey
Vicky’s
Rilakkuma Chocolate Donuts
Korilakkuma’s Strawberry Donut
Yellow Bird & Brown Bear White Donuts
Rilakkuma’s Relaxing Malasada Donuts
Colorful Float Drink: Blue Hawaii
Colorful Float Drink: Strawberry
Colorful Float Drink: Mango
Everyone’s Favorite Flavor Popcorn: Strawberry × Chocolate
Everyone’s Favorite Flavored Popcorn: Caramel × Chocolate
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Vicky’s Menu
Rilakkuma Chocolate Donut
340 yen (tax included)
Korilakkuma’s Strawberry Donut
340 yen (tax included)
Yellow Bird & Brown Bear’s White Donut
340 yen (tax included)
Rilakkuma’s Relaxing Malasada Donut
370 yen (tax included)
Colorful Float Drink: Blue Hawaii
650 yen (tax included)
Colorful Float Drink: Strawberry
650 yen (tax included)
Colorful Float Drink: Mango
650 yen (tax included)
Everyone’s Flavor Popcorn: Strawberry × Chocolate
300 yen (tax included)
Everyone’s Flavor Popcorn: Caramel × Chocolate
300 yen (tax included)
*Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual products may differ.
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Rilakkuma Book Café Order Benefits
At both locations, for every collaboration menu item you order, you’ll receive one random novelty sticker. Cold drinks come with a straw tag featuring a ribbon or other design that can also be used as a bookmark.
Promotional Sticker
Straw Tag (Cold Drinks)
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*You cannot choose the sticker design
*Available while supplies last
Rilakkuma BOOK FAIR Limited-Edition Merchandise
BOOK FAIR limited-edition merchandise will be sold at both participating bookstores and cafes hosting the event. The lineup also includes “Good Luck Charms” themed around certification exams.
Acrylic Keychain
Blind Acrylic Marker Charm
Button-Down Pouch
Good Luck Amulet
Compact Mirror
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BOOK FAIR Exclusive Merchandise
Acrylic Keychains
1,100 yen each (tax included)/ 3 designs total (Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, Kiiroitori & Chairoikoguma)
Blind Acrylic Bookmark Charm
440 yen (tax included)/5 varieties total
Button-Down Pouch
1,320 yen (tax included)
Good Luck Amulet for Exams
1,100 yen (tax included)
Compact Mirror
990 yen (tax included)
Bookstores Hosting the Rilakkuma Book Fair
The book fair will be held at 12 bookstores in Hokkaido, Tokyo, Aichi Prefecture, Osaka Prefecture, Okayama Prefecture, and Tokushima Prefecture.
Bookstores Hosting the Book Fair
Hokkaido
Ko-chan-foru Shinkawa-dori Store (Kita Ward, Sapporo)
Kochanfo Utsukushigaoka Store (Kiyota Ward, Sapporo)
iBook Frespo Emino Store (Eniwa City)
Kochanfo Asahikawa Store (Asahikawa City)
Tokyo
Sanseido Bookstore Tokyo Solamachi Store (Sumida Ward)
Bunkodo Toyocho Station Store (Koto Ward)
Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku Main Store (Shinjuku Ward)
Kochanfo Wakabadai Store (Inagi City)
Aichi Prefecture
Seibunkan Bookstore Shin-Toyota Store (Toyota City)
Osaka Prefecture
Hakubundo Bookstore Minoh A Store (Minoh City)
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Okayama Prefecture
Keibunsha Okayama Main Store (Kita Ward, Okayama City)
Tokushima Prefecture
Kinokuniya Bookstore Tokushima Store (Tokushima City)
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Rilakkuma Book Fair & Book Café FAQs
Where is the Book Café being held?
At two locations: Unomachi Coffee Shop Okayama Minami Branch (TSUTAYA AZ Okayama Minami) in Okayama Prefecture, and Vicky’s American Paradise Kitakami Branch in Iwate Prefecture.
How long will the event run?
Unomachi Coffee Shop Okayama Minami Branch runs from November 13 to December 27, 2026, and Vicky’s runs from November 20 to December 20.
Where can I buy the BOOK FAIR limited-edition merchandise?
It will be sold at all 12 bookstores hosting the Book Fair and at both book cafes hosting the event.
Please check the official website for details.
*Please note that the information in these articles may be out of date. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please check the official website for the latest information.
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