Japanese Soft Power in Indonesia on Anime Entitled Ufo Baby: Study of Popular Culture

IZUMI ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 328-337
Author(s):  
Risa Yuliani ◽  
R.M. Mulyadi ◽  
M. Adji
Keyword(s):  
Popular Culture ◽  
Soft Power ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Cultural Theory ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Japanese Culture ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
World Community ◽  
Interpretive Analysis ◽  
The World

Anime as Japanese popular culture has been successfully consumed by mass in many countries. It indicates that Japan's strategy to make anime one of its soft power has been successfully accepted by the world community. In Indonesia, since anime entered the television, the enthusiasm given by the community has been good and positive. Anime is liked by various circles, especially children, even today. Ufo Baby is one of the shows on RCTI, even though it's not as global as Doraemon, for example, but apart from an interesting storyline, this anime also incorporates many elements of Japanese culture. The aim of this study is to explain the soft power of Japan in Indonesia on anime entitled “Ufo Baby”. The research method uses a qualitative approach with interpretive analysis. The researched part is scenes from anime that contain cultural elements. The approach used is John Storey's cultural theory and Nye Joseph's theory of soft power. Data collection was conducted to examine the influence of Japanese culture on Indonesian society by using interview techniques. The results of this study reveal that in the Ufo Baby anime there are elements of soft power culture used by Japan. From the results of research, the culture shown in anime has an influence on Indonesian society marked by the community's participation in celebrating traditional Japanese festivals and the discovery of many typical Japanese goods sold in local shops.

scholarly journals Resiliensi Pendidikan Diniyah dalam Menghadapi Covid-19 selama Bulan Ramadhan 2021

At- Tarbawi ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-54
Author(s):  
Jalaluddin Jalaluddin
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Boarding Schools ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Sustainable Education ◽  
The World ◽  
The Times

Diniyah education has been implemented by all educational institutions in Indonesia, starting from the lowest level, namely SD/MI to SMA/MA. Initially this diniyah education was implemented in Islamic boarding schools during the month of Ramadan. The aim is to foster morals, character, and strengthen worship for students during the month of Ramadan. The purpose of this study was to identify the role of diniyah education carried out in the world of education during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research method is a literature study method with a qualitative approach. The results showed that the role of diniyah education can be measured through 4 things, namely increasing student religiosity, developing sustainable education and in accordance with the development of the times, being patient with calamities, and increasing husnuzon attitudes in students.

scholarly journals Peduli kemanusiaan dan keutuhan ciptaan: Melacak pesan penatalayanan ciptaan di era pandemi

Kurios ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yohanes Hasiholan Tampubolon ◽  
Aeron Frior Sihombing ◽  
Robi Prianto ◽  
Oferlin Hia
Keyword(s):  
Pastoral Care ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Theological Reflection ◽  
Global Problem ◽  
The Bible ◽  
The World ◽  
The Relationship

Covid 19 has hit the world and is a global problem today. Various theological responses are also present to interpret suffering, worship to pastoral care. However, this pandemic cannot be separated from the problem of the relationship between humans and other creations of God. Humanitarian issues and environmental problems are interrelated. So, there needs to be a theological reflection related to the integrity of creation in the midst of a pandemic. The author uses the term stewardship of creation to describe the relationship between humans and other creations of God. This article uses a descriptive-analytic research method with a qualitative approach. The author found that important themes in the Bible can encourage human involvement in the stewardship of creation even though there are certainly various challenges that will be faced.

scholarly journals PRODUKTIVITAS FI’L DALAM PERUBAHAN DAN PEMAKNAAN (Analisis Morfosemantik Terhadap Kamus Arab-Indonesia Karya Prof. DR. H. Mahmud Yunus)

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (02) ◽  
pp. 83-121
Author(s):  
Ashief El Qorny
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Method ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Strong Influence ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Semantic Concept ◽  
Descriptive Data ◽  
The World ◽  
Theory Of Language ◽  
The Right

Arabic is one of the main languages in the world and rich with cultural heritage. Arabic has a strong influence in literature and even in media. According to Ulama or Scholars, Arabic language is the most proper language which can explains a wider meaning with lafaz{ or simple word. The formation of a word can refer to several meanings. The Arabic vocabulary covers all fields. In its development, the Arabic language has borrowed many vocabularies from other languages, however, Arabic has also contributed a great deal to Eastern and Western languages. This can be found on the words which are in the Arabic dictionary. Theory of language that became the foundation of this research can help the writer in choosing the right concept to analyze the object of this research. Moreover, in this research, the writer will use a morph semantics concept which combines morphological and semantic concept. Morph semantic can be interpreted as a branch of linguistics that identifies grammatical units and their meanings. This research uses descriptive-analytical method, a research method that try to describe and interpret object with what it is. The study uses a qualitative approach, namely analytical procedures that produce descriptive data in the form of words written or spoken of the person or behavior that can be observed. The resultof this study indicates that; (1) Fi'l ma>d}i> in the dictionary does not undergo all changes according to the existing rhymes, only a few can experience the form of the fi'l ma>d{i> to mazi>d. (2) Productivity meaning fi'l mazi>d in Arabic-Indonesian dictionary on wazan فعّل is التعدية, on wazan فاعلisقد يكون بمعنى فَعَلَ المجرد, on wazan أفعل is التعدية, on wazan تفعّل is للتكليف and الصيرورة, on wazan تفاعل is للمشاركة, on wazan انفعل isلمطاوعة فَعَلَ  , on wazan  افتعلis لمطاوعة فَعَلَ, on wazan افعلّ is الدلالة على الدخول في الصفة, on wazan استفعل is للطلب , on wazan  افعوعل is قد يكون بمعنى المجرد.

scholarly journals BATIK ANOMART MEDIA ARTS EDUCATION CREATIVITY AND APPRECIATION: CASE STUDY UKM BATIK ANOMART IN KARTASURA

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Moh. Yudik Al Faruq
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Arts Education ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Educational Media ◽  
Media Arts ◽  
Artistic Value ◽  
The World

ABSTRACTBatik is a skill that has high artistic value and has become part of Indonesian culture. Pandono Batik Abstract has unique techniques, patterns and motifs, even more than others, so that it has one style and motif, only one in the world. Given that batik is written batik, the results of the patterns and motifs of Pandono Batik Abstract also have no limitations on certain standards, tend to be abstract and must always be different, this is the advantage of Batik Pandono Abstract Laweyan Surakarta. This research method is carried out by applying a qualitative approach. Qualitative research is a study conducted by conducting observations, observations and interviews. The strategy that will be used in this study is single-embedded. The purpose of this embedded research is that the research is directed at one goal (one location, or one subject) as its main focus. Nevertheless the parts studied are still related to the overall context to get full meaning.Keywords: Abstract batik, educational media, appreciation 

scholarly journals Repackaging Japanese Culture: The Digitalization of Folktales in the Pokémon Franchise

2018 ◽  
pp. 5-30
Author(s):  
Erika Ann Sumilang-Engracia
Keyword(s):  
Video Game ◽  
Product Information ◽  
Virtual Space ◽  
Japanese Culture ◽  
Edo Period ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
The World ◽  
Old Japanese ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Individual

Pokémon is arguably one of the most enduring brands in Japanese pop culture. As of March 2014 the Pokémon video game franchise alone has sold more than 260 million units worldwide (Lien, 2014). The Pokémon series has been the most well known game that the Nintendo Game Boy series has ever produced and marketed internationally. This study looks at Pokémon as a cultural product. Information contained in the Pokédex, an electronic encyclopedia of Pokémon found in the game points to the use of Japanese folklore as inspiration for some of the Pokémon released. There is an intricate give and take in the process of telling and retelling of folktales that is argued to be present even in its currently newer forms. This study explores the digitalization of folklore by looking at the incorporation of Japanese folktales into the Pokémon video game. Looking at how folkloric motifs were integrated in the creation of these pocket monsters inhabiting the world of Pokémon points to the importance of the Japanese folklore in the character designs. These folklore motifs infused in the game characters, and the world itself gives the franchise a Japanese cultural flavor which, as pointed out by other authors like Allison, make the experience more enjoyable (2003, p. 384). As such, this study looks at how the Pokémon franchise fuses socio-cultural elements in the creation Pokémon’s individual and unique pocket monsters. In effect, these new game creatures called Pokémon become new conduits by which old Japanese folktales are revisited, revised, and ultimately renewed. More importantly, it becomes one important avenue in the creation and proliferation of a Japanese cultural identity that is marketed abroad. It is argued that Pokémon is indeed a new medium where Japanese folklore has been appropriated and digitalized. According to Iwabuchi, influence of products of different cultures on everyday life cannot be culturally neutral. Instead, they inevitably carry cultural imprints called “cultural odor.” In terms of cultural odor, this makes Pokémon Japanese in fragrance. The creation of these newly formed folklore is a dynamic interaction between Japanese culture, the technology they are coursed through and gameplay as a form of performance by the consumers. The whole franchise now serves as a digital archive for folkloric beings that influenced directly or indirectly their creation. This resulted in enabling participative interaction between folklore and the individual. For international consumers, they also potentially serve as entryway into picking up an interest and learning more about Japanese culture. More than the ukiyo-e paintings and monster catalogs that proliferated during the Edo Period, Pokémon has fleshed out these folklore motifs and has put them at the front and center through their games, allowing for players to interact with and bond with them in an ever expanding virtual space called the Pokémon world.

“Soft Power„ Instrument in Promoting International Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 152 (6) ◽  
pp. 104-117
Author(s):  
Victoria V. Perskaya ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
International Development ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Soft Power ◽  
Development Assistance ◽  
Effective Mechanism ◽  
World Community ◽  
The World ◽  
Internal Affairs

In the present article the authors substantiate the following thesis: in the context of real polycentrism and increased confrontation between the states with liberal system of values and the states that defend real sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs of aid-recipient states through a variety of development assistance tools, exceptionally "soft power" can become an effective mechanism of creating conditions for sustainable development of the world community as a whole. In preparing the study the authors applied the methods of historicism and comparative analysis of approaches to the policy of realizing the "soft power" goals.

scholarly journals BUDAYA POPULER GAME POKEMON GO SEBAGAI SOFT DIPLOMACY JEPANG

IZUMI ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Chadijah Isfariani Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Popular Culture ◽  
World War Ii ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
Soft Power ◽  
Cultural Diplomacy ◽  
The Other ◽  
World War ◽  
The World ◽  
Pokémon Go

Pokemon Go is a smartphone game that blends the real and digital worlds, tasking players with exploring their neighborhoods to find creatures and treasure for in-game use. This research describes the ways Japan uses its soft power in international coorporation relations, particulary through Pokemon Go’s game. Based on Joseph S. Nye, Jr, the soft power defined as the ability of country to achieve its goal using cultural attraction rather than coercion and violence. After the World War II, Japan has tried to change its image as war crime through popular culture, such as anime, manga and cosplay. According to Nye, Japan has more potential resources in soft power compared to the other countries. This research is focus on Popular Culture of Pokemon Go’s Game as Japan’s Soft Diplomacy. Pokemon Go is one of  Japan’s cultural diplomacy activities and the other countries uses popular culture to strengthen the positive image of Japan in the international world. The development of popular culture as a soft power and soft diplomacy also a diplomacy tool of development that can be used by Japan in conducting foreign policy in relation to international cooperation.

scholarly journals Cyrillic in the Fashion Industry as a New Tool of the Russian Policy of “Soft Power”

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
I. I. Kalitko
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Mass Culture ◽  
Soft Power ◽  
Fashion Industry ◽  
Policy Influence ◽  
World Community ◽  
Cultural Codes ◽  
The World ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Russian Identity

The article is devoted to the study of the potential of informal instruments of “soft power” in modern Russia. It examines such concepts as instruments of “soft power”, identity, culture and cultural codes, fashion, foreign policy influence. Today, the key objectives of Russian policy are to create and strengthen the national identity and expand the spheres of “soft” foreign policy influence, the formation of loyalty and sympathy of the world community to Russia. The active presence of Russian cultural codes in the world of contemporary art, fashion and other areas of culture opens up new opportunities for the development of the Russian policy of “soft power”. The article discusses the prospects of Russian foreign policy influence and the formation of Russian identity through mass culture and fashion on the example of the origin of the Cyrillic trend in the world fashion industry today, as well as the potential impact of informal instruments of “soft power”.

scholarly journals Konsep Komunikasi Pendidikan dalam Alqur`An Surat Lukman

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-37
Author(s):  
Ahmad Gawdy Prananosa ◽  
Dooni Pestalozi ◽  
Adisel Adisel
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Educational Communication ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Literature Research ◽  
The World ◽  
Father And Son

This study aims to examine the concept of educational communication in alqur`an letter Lukman. This research is designed using qualitative approach by applying literature research method. The data used in this study comes from primary data and secondary data, while the primary data are the Qur'anic Manuscript of Lukman and supported by the hadiths of the Prophet relevant to the research problem, while the secondary data comes from books, magazines and written documents. The conclusion of this study reveals that the concept of educational communication in Surat Lukman is indicated by the dialogical atmosphere between father and son in an effort to achieve the salvation of life in the world and in the hereafter. The term dialogis here indicates that there is an element of communication between two people, in this case father and son. Father is a communicator or initiator of ideas in planning the atmosphere of the dialogue. But also he is at the same time the listener (in feedback dialogue) so that he at once became a communicant Keyword: Education Communication, al-Qur`an Surat Lukman  

Japanese Rappers, 9/11, and Soft Power

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Condry
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Popular Culture ◽  
Fair Trade ◽  
Hip Hop ◽  
Soft Power ◽  
Iraq War ◽  
World Politics ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
The World ◽  
National Boundaries

This essay focuses on Japanese rappers but also explores arguably anti-American sentiments in popular culture otherwise seen as American. Condry is interested in the way Japanese rappers can be very provocative while simultaneously not being easily categorized as either “pro-Japanese” or “anti-American.” Instead he finds that they struggle to define an ethical politics across national boundaries. This essay exemplifies the ways that popular culture can be a vehicle for soft power, but makes a point of showing that it would be a mistake to view the spread of U.S. popular culture styles in itself as an effective national tool in world politics. Condry includes examples from Japanese rap musicians’ portrayals of 9/11 and the Iraq War. They may love hip-hop music and culture but still view U.S. government policies with skepticism. Provocatively, the essay asks how the analysis of soft power might be transformed if, instead of focusing on how American or Japanese soft power could be heightened, we instead asked how transnational goals of human rights, environmental protection, and fair trade (among others) could be made more “attractive” to the world as a whole.

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