Culture
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A Lesson from The Nishizawa: When the Birth of a Child Outweighs the Prestige of a Title
By Ali Syarief Not long ago, I received a piece of news that left me both astonished and deeply proud.…
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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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The Quiet Power of Stewardship: Reflections from Lake Hokuryu
By Ali Syarief Today, I visited Lake Hokuryu, a small but remarkably serene lake tucked away in the peaceful countryside…
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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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Indonesia’s Youth Are Leaving—Not Because They Want To, But Because They Must
By Ali Syarief While Japan opens its doors to foreign labor to rescue its aging economy, Indonesia quietly watches its…
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