Screening and Panel Discussion for the Film 'Hinata Farmers: Fukushima and Hope'

Seikatsu Club Aichi will hold a screening and panel discussion for the film 'Hinata Farmers: Fukushima and Hope' on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Toyokawa Otowa Culture Hall. This documentary captures the story of farmers forced to close their businesses due to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident who found a way forward through solar sharing (farming-type solar power generation), creating crops and renewable energy together, and exploring new ways for local communities to exist. It is a film that many people should see, especially now as the world faces energy issues. After the screening, a panel discussion will be held with the film's director, Hiroyasu Obara, Otowa rice producers from Toyokawa City, and Otowa Electric Power Co., Ltd., to discuss the possibilities of agriculture and energy. The theme is 'The Future of Local Agriculture and Energy Spreading from Otowa Rice.' The discussion will delve into specific challenges and possibilities in the region based on practical experience.