[Held on Sunday, June 21] Midorinoiti NOODLE & CHILL ～ Reset your mind and body with warm noodle dishes and a peaceful moment

The feeling of “ahh” that comes over you after eating noodles, while receiving a relaxation treatment, or when you see a lovely handmade creation can put your mind at ease.

An event where you can experience all of these at once will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Patisserie Le Vert in Hiroe, Kurashiki City. It’s called “Midorinoiti NOODLE & CHILL.”

• NOODLE = noodles
• CHILL = “relax,” “take it easy,” or “unwind”

As its name suggests, the event is themed around these two things.

What is Midorinoiti NOODLE & CHILL?

Midorinoiti, also written as “Midori no Ichi,” is a market event held regularly at Patisserie Le Vert and other venues in Hiroe, Kurashiki City.

The shop name Le Vert means “green” in French. The name “Midori no Ichi” came from “a market (ichi) held at Le Vert.”

The event features a different theme each time, and this time the theme is “NOODLE & CHILL.”

For details about the vendors, see the image below or check the official Instagram.

Interview with organizer Kataoka Yoshiharu

We asked event organizer and Le Vert owner Kataoka Yoshiharu about what makes the event special.

How did Midorinoiti come to be held?

Kataoka (honorific omitted)

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a period when I ran events entrusted to me by an acquaintance who organized them. But as things began to settle down, I felt a strong desire to create a free-spirited space in the style I wanted. That’s how I started “Midorinoiti (Midori no Ichi)” from scratch.

Why did you choose “NOODLE & CHILL” as this event’s theme?

Kataoka

I’ve held many events themed around sweets, but some aspects had started to feel a little repetitive. So I wondered whether I could do something interesting from a different angle than what feels like “me” (sweets), and that led to this “NOODLE & CHILL” event.

Previously, I tried holding an event themed around bread, and the response exceeded my expectations. I was convinced that customers would enjoy an event featuring a variety of noodles, since noodles have been growing in popularity lately, and planned this event.

The vendors also understood what I was hoping to do, and I’m truly grateful for their warm support, including coming up with special menu items available only on the day.

What is the highlight of this Midorinoiti?

Kataoka

The biggest highlight is that you can enjoy a variety of noodles all in one place.
With the vendors’ help, we’ve prepared plenty of mini and small-portion menu options so customers can enjoy trying everything.

And after you’ve had your fill, it’s time to “CHILL” and unwind. We’ve also got plenty of sweets and drinks that are perfect after enjoying delicious noodles, as well as massage and goods booths. Eat, unwind, and leave feeling satisfied in both body and mind. We’re bringing you a special day like that.

What kinds of people have attended past events?

Kataoka

A truly wide range of customers have come, from young children to older adults.

Who would you like to see attend?

Kataoka

Going forward, I want to keep taking on new projects with themes that genuinely excite me, while of course making sure people of every generation can enjoy them.

Do you have a message for our readers?

Kataoka

We’ll be waiting for you with delicious food and booths offering soothing ways to unwind. Come with an appetite and ready to have a great time!

From the Writer

Unlike large-scale market events, Midorinoiti is a close-knit event where you can get to know the vendors, with everything packed into a limited space.

Organizer Kataoka thinks each time about how to make visitors happy. The vendors share that same spirit, and you can see how they come up with ways to keep the event fresh, no matter how many times you visit.

Why not visit and experience the atmosphere for yourself?

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