How is the situation of COVID-19 in your area, dear readers? Finally, vaccination against the virus has started in Saga Prefecture, for medical workers from March 8 and elderly people living in facilities for the elderly from April 12. Further schedules vary depending on municipalities. In Saga City, vaccination for other people will start in May. Currently, less than 1% of the Japanese population got vaccination. Personally, this means a red light for Tokyo Olympic Games but I heard a notice on radio saying reservation was required to observe a torch relay in Saga Prefecture scheduled to May 9 and 10. Whatever the cost, it is proceeding. Although side effects are reported and vaccination is optional, it seems it is a possible solution to deal with the pandemic. The picture shows a statue of Ebisu god to pray for an end of the pandemic. Locals put it in front of a post office in Saga City in January 2021. I hope we all will survive the pandemic:)