The trees are budding and the cherry blossoms are starting to bloom.

Spring has come after all.

The restrictions on COVID-19 are being relaxed, but we still can't be at ease.

There was an earthquake, and the unthinkable war between Ukraine and Russia.

Our parents' happy days changed completely, and the war began.

I think they survived the ravages of war and protected us children, but

I'm scared that something similar will happen again, even though it's Europe.

I hope that politicians will take a good look at history and

I hope that the world will return to the way it was 2 or 3 years ago, where everyone can eat delicious food, experience various cultures and arts, and live a human life.

YOKO