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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Penghapusan Shūshinkoyō (終身雇用) Menjadi Fenomena Muenshakai (無縁社会) Prabowo, Roberto Masami
Lingua Cultura Vol 7, No 2 (2013): Lingua Cultura Vol. 7 No. 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/lc.v7i2.423

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Muenshakai is a phenomenon in Japanese society that relationship disappears and a growing number of people who live their own lives. This phenomenon occurs because of the abolition of the shūshinkoyō (終身雇用) working system in about 1990. Declining in marriage rates, divorce, and declining in birth rates (少子化) also lead to the formation of muenshakai. The problem limited to Japanese people around the year of 2007–2013, when the elderly Japanese people began to retire, lived alone, no relatives who could or would take care of them or even just going to visit. When they were sick, even died in the residence or in a public place, none of their family wanted to pay for hospital, funeral ceremony, and burial. To discuss this study, the author used descriptive analytical method. This research results the analysis of an image of contemporary Japanese society with economic issues that affect the family. The conclusion of the study states Japan must create a working system to ensure the community’s economy in the future.
Fenomena Muenshakai sebagai Akibat Pola Hidup Individualisme serta Dampaknya terhadap Keadaan Sosial dan Ekonomi di Jepang Prabowo, Roberto Masami; Tjandra, Sheddy Nagara
Lingua Cultura Vol 8, No 2 (2014): Lingua Cultura Vol. 8 No. 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/lc.v8i2.451

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Article described capitalist social life of modern Japanesse that was having individualistic characteristic. This high indivialistic life affected the availability of disconnected family life called muenshakai (無縁社会). This phenomenon caused social and economic shifts in the Japanese family. This research used qualitative approach elaborated in descriptive analysis. The object of research or data corpus was the problem of a decline in Japan population in terms of the breakdown of the family. The research results indicated that muenshakai phenomenon has emerged in Japan caused by some sequential events, those are: the 2nd World War “legacy”, the availability of baby boom, the abolition of shūshinkoyō (終身雇用), the decreasing of marital rate, the increasing of divorce rate, the decreasing of bith rate (少子化), and the lost of family relationship. It can be concluded that the urban individualistic life style is able to change the traditional thinking pattern into oportunistic one that becomes one of the causal factors of muenshakai phenomenon.
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
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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.
The Transformation of Kizukai Habitus on Asian Trainee in Japan: Striving and Competition of Labor Market in ASEAN Prabowo, Roberto Masami; Mahzuni, Dade; Risagarniwa, Yuyu Yohana; Rustam, Muhammad Reza
JAS (Journal of ASEAN Studies) Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): Journal of ASEAN Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/jas.v12i1.10315

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In the 1990s, Japan faced a severe economic downturn known as the "Lost Decade." To address labor shortages and strengthen economic and political ties with developing nations, the Japanese government has initiated a trainee program to provide individuals from developing countries in Asia with the opportunity to gain work experience in Japan for three years. The research aims to explore the impact of Japan's trainee program on participants who left Japan between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, it investigates how these individuals adapt to Japanese society through the concept of ‘kizukai’ (empathy and concern for others) and examines their success in establishing businesses in their home countries. The research employs an ethnographic approach, utilizing direct interviews and a literature review. The ethnographic method, utilizing direct interviews with former trainees, offers qualitative insights into their social adaptation, business success, and engagement with Japanese cultural practices, enriching the understanding of their lived experiences. The literature review complements this by providing a theoretical framework, particularly Bourdieu's theories of habitus, field, and capital, to analyze the changes in trainees' behaviors and their impact on business practices. The research finds that many trainees have successfully integrated into Japanese society by internalizing Hiroyuki Inoue's concept of kizukai. This integration plays a significant role in their entrepreneurial success upon returning to their home countries, where they establish prosperous businesses. The findings suggest that while the trainee program has shortcomings, it contributes to strengthening international economic relations and offers lessons for improving future trainee programs.