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Every Mind a Genius: Awakening the Power of Numbers and Words Through HIPPO Ways
By Ali Syarief Science whispers a profound truth: every human being carries within them the seeds of mathematics and language.…
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Japan’s Message to the World: A Union of Technology, Aesthetics, and Philosophy
By Ali Syarief Omiyage from my summer 2025 trip Not all messages are spoken in words.Some nations choose to speak…
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Japan’s Bullet Train: A Journey in Precision and Purpose 🇯🇵
By; Ali Syarief On my familiar route from Tokyo to the quiet town of Iiyama in Nagano Prefecture, the trip…
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Odawara – Dining in Japan: A Journey of Taste Beyond Hunger
By: Ali Syarief The morning air in Yokohama was still crisp when Sir Tanaka knocked on my door.“Today, we hunt…
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When Everyone is Happy – LEX HIPPO Family Club, A New Religion of Peace
By : Ali Syarief In a world overwhelmed by competition, judgment, and social divides, to find a space where everyone…
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Okairi, Nihon
By Ali Syarief Tomorrow, I’ll be flying to Tokyo again, via Singapore.By my count, this will be my 32nd visit…
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Between Vows and Verdicts: The Marriage-Divorce Paradox in Indonesia and Japan
By Ali Syarief At a modest wedding celebration in Bandung, a young bride gazes into the eyes of her new…
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The Apology Culture in Japan: A Powerful Lesson from the Heart
By Marisa Arai In Japan, an apology is far more than a mere utterance of the word “sorry.” It is…
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Globalization and Local Culture: How Bali’s Identity Crystallized Instead of Fading
By: Ali Syarief In the age of globalization, the fear that local cultures would be eroded by foreign influences has…
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Has Modern Business Forgotten the Language of Respect? A Cross-Cultural Reflection
By Ali Syarief In Japan, a bow is more than just a bend at the waist. A deep ojigi conveys…
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