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Siapa Manusia yang Dibenci Orangutan?
By Ali Syarief Suatu hari saya bersama Ayako Emoto, seorang komedian Jepang yang dikenal karena berbagai petualangan uniknya—mulai dari berlari…
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Beyond Orangutans: A Cross-Cultural Journey into Humanity, Nature, and Community
By Ali Syarief When members travel to Tanjung Harapan in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, they are not merely embarking on a…
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When a Japanese Man Planted Mangroves in Jakarta
By Ali Syarief This morning, I visited a friend, Shigen Ogasawara, at his home in Hakarigaoka, Tokyo. As often happens…
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Why Should We Learn Our Indigenous Languages?
By Ali Syarief In an era of globalization, where mastering foreign languages is increasingly viewed as a necessity, a fundamental…
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The Miracle the World Refuses to Notice: Why Indonesia Never Became a Nation of Ethnic Conquerors
By Ali Syarief and Purin This essay was born from a thoughtful reflection shared by my Japanese friend, Purin. Her…
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Homestay with a Japanese Family: Learning Through Indonesian and Japanese Cultural Perspectives
By Ali Syarief Living with a Japanese host family is far more than simply staying in someone else’s house. It…
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Angklung Diplomacy: When Indonesian Mothers Bring Harmony to Japan
BY Ali Syarief In a world increasingly shaped by economic competition, political tensions, and technological disruption, culture remains one of…
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Multilingualism Without Losing Cultural Identity: A Social Study of Bali and HIPPO
By Ali Syarief Globalization is often portrayed as a silent force that erodes local identity. As societies become more connected…
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The Bilingual Illusion: Why Cross-Border Hiring Fails Without Cultural Fluency
By Ali Syarief When foreign companies expand into Japan, they often begin with confidence—armed with capital, product-market fit, and a…
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Nagomi: The Quiet Power That Defies a Noisy World
By Ali Syarief In a world increasingly defined by speed, confrontation, and relentless noise, Japan offers a strikingly different philosophy—one…
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