16-year-old with hearing loss debuts as DJ, practicing from Hiratsuka base
難聴の16歳 DJデビュー 平塚市拠点に練習
COCOA (16, real name 村上心愛) is affiliated with UD Entertainment, led by Hitoshi Kitamura, which promotes sign-language dance from Akashicho, Hiratsuka City. Despite being hard of hearing, COCOA has become known as a DJ and continues to practice and promote inclusive performance activities from the Hiratsuka base. The agency supports her efforts to expand accessibility and visibility for performers with disabilities.