Lastoro Simatupang, Gabriel Roosmargo Lono and Majid, Ainun (2023) The Conveyance of the Japanese Atmosphere to Visitors as a Performance at Marugame Udon, Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall. Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education, 23 (1). pp. 154-170. ISSN 14115115
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Abstract
Marugame Udon is a Japanese fast-food restaurant chain with many branches in Indonesia. This study examines the conveyance of the Japanese atmosphere to visitors as a performance. Interior research based on performance theory has not been widely conducted. This study aims to deter-mine the performative influence of Marugame Udon’s interior on visitors by exploring Richard Schechner’s performance aspects (action, interaction, relationship). This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method to deeply explore data from visitors and interior elements. The data collection techniques used are observation, in-depth interviews, literature study, and company profile reading. Data analysis is done by reduction, presentation, and drawing conclu-sions and recommendations. The findings of this study are: (1) the “action” exploration finds that the interior display is a manifestation of Marugame Udon’s identity as a Japanese restaurant chain and its commitment to introducing Japanese culture, especially Sanuki; (2) the “interaction” exploration finds that the presence of interior elements is a mutually dependent system in displaying the atmosphere (Japanese), and visitors interact most with noren and the theater kitchen; (3) the “relationship” exploration reveals that Marugame Udon does not only act as a restaurant providing food and drinks but also as a stimulating agent that influences visitors’ perceptions and evokes their memories and desires related to Japanese culture. These three findings indicate that Marugame Udon’s interior is a static performative ecosystem that can interact and form relationships with visitors.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Japanese restaurant; Marugame Udon; performance studies; performative interior |
Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GN Anthropology |
Divisions: | Faculty of Cultural Sciences > Anthropology Department |
Depositing User: | OKTAVIANA DWI P |
Date Deposited: | 09 Sep 2024 06:24 |
Last Modified: | 09 Sep 2024 06:24 |
URI: | https://ir.lib.ugm.ac.id/id/eprint/6734 |