Students' Interest in Learning Japanese Language in the Japanese Language Education Study Program, University of Brawijaya

Research related to education is a process of seeking knowledge that is expected to be useful in developing new things and solving problems related to educational issues. This research is a study that will focus on How Interest in Learning Japanese Language Students of the Japanese Language Study Program, Brawijaya University. The population of this study was 35 Japanese Language Education Students Class of 2023. Sampling was carried out using a proportional random sampling technique. The variable studied in this study was interest in learning. Data sources came from primary and secondary data. This study has a problem formulation of How Interest in Learning Japanese Language Students in the Japanese Language Education Program, Brawijaya University? This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive research type. Data analysis uses Miles and Huberman analysis with 3 stages, namely data collection, data reduction, and drawing conclusions. The result 94.3% of respondents in the positive category is the strongest indicator that social support especially from family and friends plays a significant role in choosing the Japanese Language Education study program. This study is expected to identify the types of interests that motivate students in learning Japanese, so that educators can design engaging and effective Japanese language classes. This aligns with which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.