Culture
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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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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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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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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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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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