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On Friday, September 12nd, 2025, until Sunday, September 14th, 2025, a workshop was held in online and offline formats by the Undergraduate Program of Japanese Language and Culture at Diponegoro University, in collaboration with the Association of Japanese Literature Studies in Indonesia (ASKJI: Asosiasi Studi Kesusastraan Jepang di Indonesia) and the Japan Foundation. The workshop …

Workshop: Writing a Textbook on Introduction to Japanese Literature Read More »

The Undergraduate Program of Japanese Language and Culture, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University, successfully held a guest lecture with the theme “Japanese-Style Ethics and Excellent Service in Indonesian Tourism.” The event took place in the Ballroom of Sense Sunset Seminyak Hotel, Badung Regency, Bali, on Thursday, September 4th, 2025. The program opened with remarks from …

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The Undergraduate Program in Japanese Language and Culture, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University, recently carried out a series of industrial and institutional visits as part of its Field Work Practice (Kuliah Kerja Lapangan/KKL) program. These activities aimed to provide students with real-world exposure by connecting classroom learning with professional practices. The first destination was PT …

Field Work Practice Visits: PT Yakult Persada and Badung Regency Department of Tourism Read More »

On Friday, August 29, 2025, The Undergraduate Program in Japanese Language and Culture, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University held a public lecture themed Japanese Culture, which was conducted online via Zoom Meeting. This lecture featured two competent speakers: Dr. Dra. Esther Hesline Palandi, M.Pd., from Malang State Polytechnic, and Chaula Rininta Anindya, PhD., from the …

Japanese Culture Public Lecture: The Wide Concept of Japanese Culture and Japan-Indonesia Diplomacy Read More »

The academic world often celebrates individuals who achieve remarkable milestones through dedication and perseverance. These success stories not only inspire, but also pave the way for others to follow. Such inspiring achievements have recently been made by Bernardus Welldan Adhi and Najwaa Hamiidah, students from the Japanese Language and Culture Program at Diponegoro University (Undip). …

International Breakthrough: Welldan and Najwaa Earn Prestigious Scholarships to Nagoya and Ōsaka Read More »

Semarang, May 26, 2025 – Dozens of students filled the Crop Circle and Gedung Serba Guna (GSG) of the Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University (FIB Undip), to enliven the Ichiba Fest 2025 event organized by the 2022 cohort of Japanese Language and Culture students. In collaboration with Himawari, Hayamwuruk, and Kawan, the event was held …

From Ideas to Enterprise: Ichiba Fest 2025 Showcases Student Talent Read More »

May 22nd, 2025, the Japanese Language and Culture Undergraduate Study Program of Diponegoro University held a Public Lecture in a hybrid format as part of the World Class University Program Visiting Professor. The event featured Mrs. Ayumi Inouchi, Ph.D., from the University of Tsukuba, Japan as the guest speaker, and Mrs. Vania Pramudita Hanjani, S.Sos., …

WCU Program Visiting Professor: Pink Hotchpotch: K-pop Fan Merch Industry in Indonesia as Transnational Girl Culture Read More »

The Undergraduate Program in Japanese Language and Culture, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University, in collaboration with Brawijaya University and Udayana University, successfully held a literature-themed public lecture via Zoom Meeting on Saturday, May 17th 2025. The event featured two speakers from the respective universities: Fitriana Puspita Dewi, M.Si., Ph.D. and Dr. Silvia Damayanti, S.S., M.Hum.. …

Literature Public Lecture: An Exploration of War Narratives in Japanese Women’s Literature and Graduate Faster with Research on Japanese Children’s Literature Read More »

May 3, 2025, the Japanese Language and Culture Student Association of Diponegoro University (Himawari) has conducted a comparative study with the Japanese Language Education Student Association of Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta University (Nikigakka) which was held at Muhammadiyah Yogakarta University. This activity was attended by all Himawari and Nikigakka staff, Himawari Advisor, Mr. Ichlasul Ayyub, S.S., M.Si., …

Exchange Experiences and Strengthen Friendships: Himawari Undip and Nikigakka UMY 2025 Comparative Study Read More »

On Friday, April 25th 2025, the Japanese Language and Culture Undergraduate Study Program of Diponegoro University held a literature themed open lecture via ZOOM Meeting platform as a part of World Class University Visiting Professor Program by presenting Professor Junsaburo Kamitani, M.Ed., Ph.D., from Kagoshima University, Japan, as the speaker. This literature open lecture presenting …

WCU Program Visiting Proffesor: Characteristics of Literary Teaching Materials in Japanese School Education and How to Read Them Read More »