Culture
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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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The Shinkansen: A Symphony of Speed and Stillness
By Marisa Arai Every time I see the Shinkansen glide along its dedicated tracks, I’m reminded that this is more…
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Shadows in the Land of Sakura: A Cross-Cultural Reflection on the Missteps of Some Indonesian Workers in Japan
By: Ali Syraief To set foot on foreign soil is to carry more than just a suitcase and personal ambition—it…
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“In Vino Veritas: The Subtle Art of Leading Through Intoxication” 飲み会
By Ali Syarief It only dawned on me recently—something I had often witnessed yet never truly understood. In Japan, it…
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企画紹介文(日本語)
私は現在、「ヒッポジン(Hippo Jin)」というオリジナルストーリーをマンガ/コミック形式で制作しようとしています。この作品は、国境や言語の壁を越えて世界とつながる新しい日本人――“ヒッポジン”――の誕生を描く感動的な物語です。 試作として添付のイラスト(4コマ)をご覧いただければ、作品の雰囲気や方向性をご理解いただけるかと思います。主人公のヒカリは、閉鎖的な日本社会の中で、言語と文化の多様性に触れることで自分自身を再発見していきます。 この構想を本格的なマンガ作品として世に出すために、経験豊かなマンガ家・作画家・編集者・出版社の方々と繋がりたいと考えています。もしご興味がありましたら、ぜひご連絡いただけますと幸いです。 「ヒッポジン」は、世界に開かれた日本人の新しい姿を描くことで、読者に新しい価値観と希望を届けたいと願っています。 どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。
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Culture Matters: A Cross-Cultural Perspective on Progress and Understanding
By Ali Syarief In an increasingly interconnected world, culture is no longer a backdrop—it is the stage upon which global…
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When Cultures Collide: A Cross-Cultural Reflection on the Case of Indonesian Nationals in Japan
By Ali Syarief The recent arrest of three Indonesian nationals in Japan over an alleged robbery in Hokota, Ibaraki Prefecture,…
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Prayer and Gratitude: A Cross-Cultural Reflection on Indonesia and Japan
By Ali Syarief Across cultures, the expression of gratitude takes many beautiful forms, each shaped by a people’s history, beliefs,…
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