When my family moved to Itoshima, we heard rumors about a famous bakery near Fukuyoshi Station called "Wheat Seed Family". It was a tiny shop with the shutter half open at the entrance, and they would sell out within 30 minutes of opening, making it almost like a mythical place. I tried to visit a few times, but never managed to actually go inside. Then, there was an accident - a trailer crashed into the shop, causing it to be completely destroyed and closed for a long time. However, there were rumors of its comeback, and finally in February of this year, it reopened. I had been meaning to go, but kept putting it off. Everyone seemed to be eagerly awaiting its return, as I received gifts from various people who had visited the shop. It was clear that the locals loved it. Now, in December, I finally made the time to go and visit. The new shop was adorable, and even though I arrived right at opening time at 10 am, there were already customers inside. The bread was all packed in bags, and the system involved taking a basket to pick out your items. Each bread cost only 120 yen, which was incredibly cheap. I bought three savory breads, a banana cake, and an apple cake for a total of 600 yen. The bread looked delicious, and there were also cakes in the showcase. I quickly returned to my workplace to try them out. The savory breads were surprisingly good, with one being a Wiener bread and the other a gratin bread. They were packed with flavor and ingredients, making them very satisfying. The two cakes were for my wife and daughters, and they were a decent size and tasted great. The shop also had a separate area that seemed like a cafe, hinting at future plans. It was a bit lonely in the Fukuyoshi area, but with this shop at the center, things are looking up. I finally visited "Wheat Seed Family", and when I asked about the name origin, it was interesting and lovely. Itoshima is filled with wonderful bakeries, and I look forward to visiting this one again soon.

Today's mission was to visit a newly renovated bakery upon the orders of my general (my wife). I hadn't been there in a while, so I decided to stop by. I arrived right at the 10 am opening time and purchased several types of bread and a roll cake. The prices ranged from 120 yen to 140 yen, which was slightly cheaper compared to other bakeries. Just like before, the bakery was bustling with customers as soon as it opened, and by noon, it seemed like they might sell out. I plan to visit again, aiming for the opening time. The taste of the bread was just as good as it used to be, soft and chewy.