Roberto Masami Prabowo
Japanese Department, Faculty of Humanities, Bina Nusantara University Jln. Kemanggisan Ilir III No. 45, Palmerah – Kemanggisan, Jakarta Barat 11480

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The Influence of Cosplaying in Increasing Japanese Language and Culture Learning at Binus University Wishnoebroto, Wishnoebroto; Prabowo, Roberto Masami; Jhon, Alex
Humaniora Vol 8, No 4 (2017): Humaniora
Publisher : Bina Nusantara University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v8i4.3872

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This research was intended to see the prospect of whether the significance of cosplay subculture had given certain influence towards these colorful communities. The target population was Bina Nusantara University students who were either in Japanese Department or those who were interested in Japanese culture. By utilizing the online questionnaire, this research used qualitative random sampling approach and expected to be used as a reference in designing the future curriculum since it was quite applicable and relevant to the condition in Indonesia. Based on the findings, cosplaying has been proven to be a beneficial activity that may help and motivate the learners to understand Japanese language and culture. Finally, the researchers suggest building Japanese language curricula based on the cosplaying activity that may be implemented soon to attract Japanese enthusiasts.
Fenomena Pergeseran Budaya Pemberian Hadiah (贈答文化(ぞうとうぶんか)) dalam Tradisi Masyarakat Jepang Prabowo, Roberto Masami
Humaniora Vol 5, No 2 (2014): Humaniora
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v5i2.3233

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In Japan there is a culture of gift-giving, known as z?t?bunka. This culture is done every year in summer and winter to honor superiors or to maintain relationships between relatives. With the development of times and the incidence of financial crisis in the 1990s, this culture began to be abandoned by the Japanese because of various factors including the economic factors of capitalist society. This study analyzed using descriptive analytical approach with the main data corpus of books, electronic books, websites on the internet, news articles, magazines, and so on. Culture of gift-giving in Japan is explained also with cultural history that originated in China and the trend in Japan today. The conclusion of this paper described the problems in Japan's culture of gift-giving in addition to economic problems, the problem stems from a change or transition from an agrarian society to capitalist society. 
Consumerism Capitalist Perspective in Animation Film Sen To Chihiro No Kamikaushi By Hayao Miyazaki Prabowo, Roberto Masami
Humaniora Vol 8, No 4 (2017): Humaniora
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v8i4.3906

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One of the works of Studio Ghibli who directed by Hayao Miyazaki entitled Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi (????????) would be discussed in this research about the capitalist consumerism. The research method in this research was qualitative and descriptive analytical method. The results of this research will provide the new insights into the animation appreciation and the understanding of the implicit context in the story. People can understand the politic, economic, culture of Japanese after watching the work of Studio Ghibli. The author hopes that the results of this article will produce useful conclusions and will be used for the next study.