A collaboration café featuring the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends”—based on the manga by Yuki Midorikawa, currently serialized in *LaLa* (Hakusensha) and brimming with tenderness and poignancy—will be held at the motto cafe Osaka branch from September 30 to November 29, 2026.

As part of a project commemorating the 50th anniversary of *LaLa*’s launch, the event will feature collaboration menu items that change between the first and second halves of the event period, as well as collaboration merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations.

Natsume’s Book of Friends “Collaboration Cafe Osaka” Event Overview

It has been announced that the “Natsume’s Book of Friends” Collaboration Café will open in Osaka to commemorate the 50th anniversary of LaLa’s launch.

The event will be divided into two periods—the first half and the second half—and the menu and order bonuses will vary for each period.

*Please note that dates, operating hours, and store hours are subject to sudden changes or temporary closures depending on circumstances
*Last orders are accepted 50 minutes after the start of each session; orders or reservations cannot be accepted after the last order
*All seating is non-smoking

Natsume’s Book of Friends “Collaboration Cafe Osaka” First Half Menu

The first half of the event features a total of 16 items: 9 food and dessert items, 6 drinks, and 1 takeout item.

Some menu items come with manga panel cards.

*Limit of 5 items per order. Additional orders may be placed after finishing your current drink or meal
*Takeout menu items are available only to customers dining in
*Each customer must order at least one item (excluding infants)

“Natsume’s Book of Friends” Collaboration Cafe Osaka: Second Half Menu

Nine new items will be introduced during the second half of the event.

While some menu items from the first half will remain, the second half will feature exclusive items such as the ground meat rice bowl, parfaits, and hotcakes.

*“New” items will be added starting in the second half of the event period
*All prices include tax

Natsume’s Book of Friends “Collaboration Cafe Osaka” Order Bonuses

There are three types of order bonuses available.

All are distributed at random; you cannot choose the design.

*You cannot choose your preferred design
*Available while supplies last

Natsume’s Book of Friends “Collaboration Cafe Osaka” Merchandise

There are 12 types of collaboration merchandise in total, primarily featuring items with newly drawn illustrations.

A complete set is also available for the trading items, and you can choose from all 10 types of reproduction original art.

Merchandise Lineup

*The trading stamp-style acrylic stickers are sold as capsule toys and are available only to in-store customers
*A separate shipping fee applies per item for reproduction art prints (Kanto, Tohoku, Chubu, Kansai, Hokuriku, Shinetsu: 1,68 0 yen / Chugoku and Shikoku: 1,800 yen / Hokkaido and Kyushu: 2,000 yen / Okinawa: 2,820 yen—all prices include tax)
*Visits solely for merchandise purchases are not permitted
*Products sold are subject to change without notice

How to Make a Reservation for “Natsume’s Book of Friends Collaboration Café Osaka”

Visits are on a first-come, first-served basis; reservations must be made via the “Collaboration Café Tokyo” app or website.

Reservations for the first half of the event period will open on September 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

* Reservations must be made by the person who will be visiting the store
*At check-in, you will be asked to present both your reservation screen and a photo ID (driver’s license, student ID, My Number Card, passport, etc.)
*You will not be allowed to enter the store if you cannot present your reservation screen. Foreign nationals must present a passport
*If more than 20 minutes have passed since your reservation time , your reservation will be treated as canceled
*Transferring or reselling seats is prohibited
*If you are unable to visit, you must cancel via My Page

Natsume’s Book of Friends “Collaboration Cafe Osaka” Store Information

The venue, motto cafe Osaka, is located on Shinsaibashi-suji.

You can call to check same-day reservation availability or report a last-minute cancellation, but we do not accept reservations by phone.

*Elementary school students and younger may enter only when accompanied by a parent or guardian
*Infants and toddlers count as one person and require a seat reservation
*Food and beverages other than those served in the store are not permitted

Frequently Asked Questions about the “Natsume’s Book of Friends Collaboration Cafe Osaka”

When will the Collaboration Cafe Osaka be held?

From September 30 to November 29, 2026. The first half runs from September 30 to October 29, and the second half runs from October 30 to November 29; the menu and special offers will change during each period.

Is a reservation required?

Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Make a reservation via the “Collaboration Cafe Tokyo” app or website. Reservations for the first half of the event open on September 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Phone reservations are not accepted.

What special gifts are available?
For every menu item ordered, you’ll receive one original coaster; for visiting after making an advance reservation, you’ll receive one Japanese-style sticker; and for every 4,400 yen spent on merchandise, you’ll receive one paper bookmark—all items are distributed at random.

Are there any ordering rules?

Each person must order at least one item, with a limit of five items per order. Additional orders can be placed after finishing your current drink or meal. You cannot visit the café solely to purchase merchandise.

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Please check the official website for details.
*Please note that the information in this article may be out of date; please check the official website for the latest details.

©Yuki Midorikawa, Hakusensha / “Natsume’s Book of Friends” Production Committee