Midori Means Green

IKAW-AKO (Japan-Negros Partnership for Environmental Protection) has been a consistent partner of Silay City in the preservation, promotion and rehabilitation of our ‘Bukid, Ciudad Kag Baybay’ (Mountains, City and Sea).

                Established for nearly a decade now, IKAW-AKO has made considerable progress in the shorelines of Brgy. Balaring and the mountains of Brgy. Patag. It has received grants from various international organizations such as JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and its volunteers ranges from young children, students and professionals. It has also established local people’s organizations whose members have now reached 150 serving 500 beneficiaries with support services from DENR, PEMO, Liga ng mga Barangay, Dep Ed, Boy and Girl Scouts of the Philippines.

                One of the more important contribution of IKAW-AKO to Silay is the technology that was shared to our local farmers. Organic farming, hog raising, native chicken raising were implemented at the local communities sponsored by IKAW-AKO. This development had led to the birth of MIDORI Showroom and Café.

                Midori literally means ‘green’ in Japanese and is located at the Mariano Locsin Ancestral House along Rizal Street, in front of the public plaza (right beside Dunkin Donuts).

                Midori serves as an outlet for the various products of the local farmers such as organic vegetables, native food, fruits, handicrafts and beverages. The café also serves local and Japanese dishes (all made of organic ingredients, of course.)

                Their organic cha and coffee are a must-try!

                Generated income from the café is utilized to finance IKAW-AKO projects. So, not only will you be living healthily, you’d be supporting our local farmers as well.

                So, what are you waiting for? Visit MIDORI now!