Cahaya R. P.

Restaurant Owner

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Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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About me
PhD Candidate at Kyoto University | Tourism Specialist, Recruiter, Interpreter
Education
- Kyoto University
  2019 - 2021
  Master's degree Area Studies
  Activities and Societies: Activities and societies: Research assistant for Rohingya Report research project (2018). Contributed an article to Kyoto Review for Southeast Asia. Presenter at TICASH 2020. MEXT Scholarship awardee at five-years doctoral program in Graduate School of ASAFAS.Finished the degree with thesis titled 'Impulsive and Personal Interest Driven Young Travelers: An Online Survey Analysis on the Behavior of Indonesian Millennial Tourists in Japan'
- University of Fukui
  2010 - 2011
  UFSEP International Student Exchange Program
- Kyoto University
  2019 - 2026
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Pacific Area/Pacific Rim Studies
  Activities and Societies: Research Assistant for CSEAS research projects. Worked in the CSEAS Library. Engaging in conferences and seminars related to Area Studies and Tourism. MEXT Scholarship awardee at five-years doctoral program in Graduate School of ASAFAS until 2024. Currently doing research on Indonesian tourist behavior and Japanese tourism by mixed method. Expected graduation in September 2026.
- University of Indonesia
  2007 - 2012
  Bachelor of Arts - BA Japanese Studies
Experience
- PT Marutsu Jaya – Hikari-ya Udon Restaurant
  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
  Restaurant Owner
  Restaurant owner-cum-chef of a handmade udon and okonomiyaki shop in Jakarta, Indonesia; serving authentic Japanese udon made from scratch and Osaka style okonomiyaki with homemade secret sauce.
- Part-time
  Jan 2017 - now
  Teaching Assistant
  Working with Japanese students ranging from elementary school to senior high school level as their English-speaking partner and cultural exchange mentor for both casual and intensive courses.Notable clients: Mino Jiyuu Junior High School, Kyowa Kindergarten, WAK Japan, Kyoto Tabi Kikaku (有限会社京都旅企画), Enhance Language Center Inc., GEP Kansai, Actrep - LBF International Program
- Freelance
  Jan 2017 - now
  Providing consultation service about Halal tourism and foreign tourists for clients in Japan.Notable clients:• OWASYS• J-Links• Kyoto Halal Network• Amagasaki Tourism Bureau Providing service in translating, interpreting, and language teaching for Indonesian, English, and Japanese language. Cahaya also offers low-cost volunteer interpreting service for fellow foreigners in Kyoto City area during their free time.Notable clients: Shiseido, Parang Kencana, Adhi Karya, Bank Indonesia, CSEAS, Miyabori (本藍染雅織工房), J-Links Japan (株式会社ジェイ・リンクス), Osaka Prefectural Government (大阪府), Japan Agriculture Exchange Council (公益社団法人国際農業者交流協会) Providing leisure travel related service tailored to fit the request and requirements of private clients. Aims to put every clients' safety and comfort first and foremost on every trip. Offered expertise:• Itinerary making• Transport and accommodation recommendation• Kansai Area sightseeing• Muslim-friendly and Halal travel
  - Tourism Consultant
    Jan 2018 - now
  - Translator and Interpreter - Language Service
    Jan 2012 - now
  - Travel Service (Japan domestic travel only)
    Jan 2017 - now
- 公益財団法人大学コンソーシアム京都
  Sept 2020 - Oct 2022
  Public Relations Officer
  Responsible for promoting overseas study in Kyoto, Japan under Study Kyoto - The Consortium of Universities in Kyoto by sharing academic, lifestyle, local and international events, along with other supporting information targeting both prospective and current international students.
- Kyoto University
  Apr 2021 - Mar 2023
  Research Assistant
  Assisting the appointed professor in gathering and translating research materials, composing research itinerary, and managing travel documents for research purposes.
- Kyoto University
  May 2023 - Mar 2025
  Temporary Office Assistant
  Works as an office assistant in the CSEAS Library and responsible for the Indonesian vernacular collections, as well as guiding the library users and assisting the senior staffs.
- J-Links Co., Ltd.
  Aug 2023 - Apr 2025
  Intern
  Responsible for the international marketing division and inbound tourists support.
Licenses & Certifications
- Halal Tourism Market Readiness for Travel Agency Professionals
  CrescentRating
  May 2021
Volunteer Experience
- Freelance Interpreter
  Issued by Kyoto on Jan 2017
  Associated with Cahaya R. P.