Culture
-
Ryokuoushoku Shakai Tampil di Jakarta: Musik Pop Jepang Menyapa Jiwa Kolektif Nusantara
Jakarta, April- 2025 — Band pop rock asal Jepang, Ryokuoushoku Shakai, akhirnya menyapa para penggemarnya di Jakarta dalam sebuah konser…
Read More » -
Cross-Cultural Homestay: A Journey Best Shared with a Happy Family – 家は心のふるさと
By: Ali Syarief In an increasingly interconnected world, cross-cultural homestay programs have emerged as powerful bridges between nations and peoples.…
Read More » -
Returning to Japan for the 31st Time: More Than Just Travel
By ; Ali Syarief This year marks my 31st visit to Japan. For most people, that number might seem excessive…
Read More » -
Avocado Diplomacy: A Dinner to Remember in Fort Worth
By : Ali Syarief One evening in Fort Worth, Texas, I was graciously invited to a dinner hosted by the…
Read More » -
Sakura: A Blossom That Reflects the Japanese Soul
By Ali Syarief– (Tokyo, Springtime) Every spring, Japan turns pink. From the public parks of Ueno in Tokyo to the…
Read More » -
Driving Philosophy in the East and West
By : Ali Syarief After sunset, I suddenly heard a loud “punteeeeeen.” His voice was a bit harsh but still…
Read More » -
Hippo Jin: A Conceptual Answer for Japan
By: Ali Syarief I am the first who coined the term “Hippo Jin.” This term is not merely a play…
Read More » -
Lex Hippo Family Club: A Unique Space for Self-Actualization
By; Ali Syarief Lex Hippo Family Club is a unique non-governmental organization (NGO), perhaps the only one of its kind…
Read More » -
Two Paradigms of Smiling in a Cross-Cultural Perspective – Case Study Japanese & Indonesian
By: Ali Syarief Imagine an elevator in an office building in Tokyo. An Indonesian man steps in and notices a…
Read More » -
Shaping the Future Through Cultural Experiences in Japan
By: Ali Syarief Today, students from Victory School embark on a new adventure as they begin their homestay with host…
Read More »