@tsturm I don't think you know about Satou Kaede, because it was opened recently. I haven't tried it yet either. I'll give it a try next time.In front of Minoh Station, they are working to remove the roundabout, and it has changed quite a bit. They are going to change it to a bus stop.The stores on Takimichi are doing their best. It's almost the season of autumn leaves, so Minoh will be crowded.
@toneji The Sato Kaede bakery looks amazing! I do know most of the businesses and have eaten at several of the places in the video before myself, but never at that bakery. Will need to check it out next time when we are in town!
There's also a brief glance at the shop of my wife's relatives in the video. Reassuring to see it being OK. :)
@tsturm I'm sorry to hear that. The number of COVID-19 infections in Japan has been gradually decreasing. The Japanese government plans to lift the emergency declaration at the end of this month. I hope you will be able to rejoin your family as soon as possible. I hope to see you in Minoh soon.
@toneji It's now two years that we have visited - we didn't visit this spring because of Covid and now it looks like we won't be able to visit until next spring. It's been too long! We miss Japan and all our friends and family there. ????