Flutist embraces disability as advantage

Flutist Hideyuki Hatanaka, who plays with his left hand due to paralysis on his right side, is creating a new space where music and agriculture interact. He views his condition as an advantage, embracing both "able-bodied" and "disabled" sensations. Hatanaka is transforming a former agricultural warehouse into an "art village" that combines music performances with agricultural activities. This initiative aims to foster dialogue between different elements, inspired by his personal journey of accepting his physical differences and finding new creative avenues.