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Clash of Norms, Values, and Culture in a Cross-Cultural Perspective: A Case Study of Indonesia and Japan
By Ali Syarief Introduction The encounter between cultures is rarely neutral. It is shaped by deep-seated norms, values, and traditions…
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Islam and the Spirit of Lita‘ārafū: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Responsibility
By Ali Syarief 本論文は、イスラームの教義とその精神が、現代の多文化社会においてどのように相互理解と責任を促進するかを探求するものです。 特に、クルアーンのスーラ・フジュラート第13節における「lita‘ārafū（お互いを知り合う）」という概念に焦点を当てています。 この概念は、イスラームが単なる宗教的義務にとどまらず、異なる文化や宗教を尊重し、理解し合うことを重視することを示しています。 本論文では、lita‘ārafūの精神が、現代の多文化社会においてどのように適用されるべきか、またその実践がどのように相互理解と責任を促進するかについて論じています。 この研究が、イスラームと他の文化・宗教との対話と協力の促進に寄与することを期待しています。 In today’s interconnected world, encounters between different cultures and religions are inevitable.…
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Globalization, Tourism, and Cultural Transformation: A Comparative Study of Bali and Papua
Ali SyariefCEO Cross Culture Institute and Country Representative LEX HIPPO Family Club Japan Abstract Globalization has brought diverse impacts on…
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A Drunk Pilot, and Japan’s Discipline Takes a Hit
By Ali Syarief Japan has long been admired for its discipline. From the Shinkansen’s near-perfect punctuality to workers apologizing for…
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Understanding Death in Hinduism: From Mortal Flesh to Ngaben
By Ali Syarief It was an honor to be invited to pay my respects at the passing of Cokorda Istri…
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The Rise of Atheism in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Cultural Perspective on Belief, Modernity, and Repression
By Ali Syarief In Saudi Arabia, atheism is more than a personal choice—it is a political taboo. The kingdom, built…
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Indonesia Banget: Three-Hour Flight Delay and the Trash Bin Irony at Ngurah Rai Airport
By Ali Syarief A three-hour flight delay at Ngurah Rai International Airport. What a charming introduction to Indonesia’s “world-class” hospitality.…
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Writing: Between Busyness and Joy
By: Ali Syarief “Ali-San, you are so busy,” Tanaka-San once said to me with a tone of surprise. “You have…
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Omoiyari: The Art of Empathetic Awareness Across Cultures
By : Ali Syarief In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, empathy is more than a virtue—it is a catalyst for…
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When the West Says “Time is Money,” Japan Replies “Time is Respect.” 時間は尊敬である
By Ali Syarief In much of the Western world, time is treated as a commodity, a resource to be spent,…
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