On November 29, 2022, Tuesday afternoon, I went to the hospital for knee pain and received a drip. After that, I bought two items at the store: a bargain-priced sushi roll for 430 yen including tax, and fresh smelt tempura from Lake Abashiri in season for 306 yen including tax. I had them for lunch at home. Although there was temptation to eat takoyaki, I didn't have much appetite due to the pain, so I had to give up on it. Especially, the smelt tempura was delicious.

When it gets hot, the symptoms worsen, it is a designated rare disease by the government. Unfortunately, there is still no medicine that suits my rare disease. I was hospitalized for rare disease treatment in April-May, following September and January last year. Your support comments were a source of energy for me during my hospitalization. I am truly grateful. After receiving the second dose of the COVID vaccine, I couldn't undergo scheduled treatment for two weeks. At the July appointment, it was arranged for hospitalization in August, two weeks after the completion of the second vaccine dose. Prime Minister Suga said that people over 65 years old would be completed by July this year, but Hokkaido has the lowest vaccination rates for both the first and second doses nationwide. The Pfizer vaccine is announced to be cut by 10% nationwide, but vaccine shipments in Sapporo have been reduced by 70% of the desired quantity since mid-July. Furthermore, despite delays, events like the Olympic marathon will be held in Sapporo. According to the newspaper, it seems impossible to complete vaccinations for the elderly in Sapporo by the end of July. A 70% reduction seems to be the highest reduction rate in the country. What could be the reason for a reduction that is 7 times the national average? Thank you for your continued support. [August 2021] Visited "Super Arcs Kitano Store". It used to be called "Larz Kitano Store" affiliated with the Arcs Group, the largest supermarket chain in Hokkaido with an annual revenue exceeding 500 billion yen and listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It holds 70% of the market share in Hokkaido along with the "Aeon Hokkaido Group" and "Coop Sapporo". "Super Arcs" is a supermarket operated by the main body "Larz". The store name is gradually changing from "Larz" to "Super Arcs". For example, "Larz Store Miyanosawa" has changed to "Super Arcs Miyanosawa". I visited with my usual companion. This store is located in the Kitano area of Kita Ward, Sapporo, along Kitano Street. Please check the exact location on Tabelog. It was a visit in the scorching heat before 2 pm on a weekday. I had "Kyushu specialty Shirakuma ice cream" to cool down. After that, I bought a few items and went home. - Juro Futomaki 4 pieces - Inari 5 pieces Price: 411 yen (tax included) - Kyushu specialty Shirakuma Ice Cream Marunaga Seika Fukuoka prefecture lacto ice cream with pineapple cherry sauce, cream, mandarin, red beans, and sweetened beans Price: 108 yen (tax included) - Hokkaido milk Petit Eclair Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd. Using Hokkaido milk 6 pieces Price: 129 yen (tax included) "Juro" has a reasonable price of 411 yen with a popular taste. It's a convenient food that is easy to eat even on hot days. The must-have on hot days is shaved ice. "Kyushu specialty Shirakuma ice cream" is a convenient and stylish ice confectionery. The colorful fruit-based ingredients are delightful. "Hokkaido milk Petit Eclair" was a special sale item on the visit day. It's a perfect sweet for our ordinary household. (laughs) What will be the next affordable product? Thank you for the delicious meal.