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Journal Journal La SocialeJournal La Sociale Abstract

This study analyzes the role of Persaudaraan Setia Hati Terate (PSHT) as an instrument of Indonesian cultural diplomacy in Japan in the period 2014-2025. Using a qualitative approach with case studies, this study examines how PSHT has succeeded in becoming an intercultural bridge that strengthens Indonesias soft power through the spread of pencak silat. The results show that the special Japanese branch of PSHT, which was officially established in 2017 in Osaka, has experienced significant growth with the number of members reaching 412 in 2018 and continuing to grow until 2025. PSHTs cultural diplomacy strategy of combining pencak silat with the Reog Ponorogo performance has proven effective in attracting the interest of the Japanese people, including indigenous people who actively join as members. PSHTs success is supported by the synergy between state actors such as the Indonesian Consulate General in Osaka and the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo with the Indonesian diaspora community and non-governmental organizations. PSHTs participation in various prestigious events such as UNESCO and the Indonesia-Japan Friendship Festival, as well as the holding of the PSHT Japan Cup, proves the effectiveness of pencak silat as a medium of cultural diplomacy that is able to transcend geographical and cultural boundaries. This study concludes that PSHT has succeeded in creating a positive image of Indonesia as a country with high-value cultural wealth, while strengthening the foundation of Indonesia-Japan bilateral relations through an authentic and sustainable people-to-people connection approach.

Conclusion

The Persaudaraan Setia Hati Terate (PSHT) has proven to be an effective instrument of Indonesian soft power in Japan.PSHT has successfully transformed into an intercultural bridge, demonstrating significant membership growth and attracting interest from both Indonesian immigrants and Japanese citizens.This success strengthens the foundation of Indonesia-Japan bilateral relations through authentic and sustainable people-to-people connections.

Future Research

Penelitian lebih lanjut perlu dilakukan untuk mengeksplorasi bagaimana nilai-nilai filosofis pencak silat dapat berkontribusi pada dialog antar budaya dan resolusi konflik dalam konteks hubungan internasional. Selain itu, studi komparatif mengenai efektivitas pencak silat dibandingkan dengan seni bela diri Jepang seperti Judo atau Karate dalam membangun jembatan budaya dapat memberikan wawasan berharga. Terakhir, evaluasi dampak jangka panjang diplomasi budaya melalui PSHT terhadap persepsi publik Jepang tentang Indonesia dan implikasinya terhadap hubungan bilateral di sektor ekonomi, politik, dan sosial perlu dilakukan. Pemerintah Indonesia perlu mengembangkan kerangka strategis komprehensif untuk diplomasi budaya dengan menempatkan pencak silat sebagai salah satu elemen utama, termasuk pembentukan tim khusus, alokasi sumber daya yang proporsional, program pelatihan bagi praktisi budaya, dan mekanisme evaluasi sistematis untuk mengukur efektivitas diplomasi budaya dalam mencapai tujuan kebijakan luar negeri Indonesia.

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