IMPLEMENTASI BUDAYA JEPANG SEBAGAI SOLUSI ALTERNATIF SPOT DESA WISATA KENANTEN, MOJOKERTO

Abstract

The Kenanten village area is in the Puri District, Mojokerto Regency. This area is divided into two areas separated by major highways. In the residential area of ​​Wikarsa RW 05, which faces the highway, there is an abandoned vacant field that has not been utilized by the residents of Kenanten Village. Whereas the strategic location beside the highway can increase the interest of motorists to pull over in the area as a rest area if this opportunity can be captured by the residents of Kenanten Village. In line with the initial expectations of the community to realize a tourist village in the area, the lecturers and students of Dr. Soetomo University help realize this idea by offering Japanese cultural themes to beautify the terrain in order to attract the interest of local tourists. In order to realize this, the activities that have been carried out include hanami education, tabebuya, and the introduction of yukata. Through this activity, the villagers are expected to gain insights into knowledge, so that they love the environment more  and want to beautify their environment.