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CINTA LINTAS BUDAYA, EGO LINTAS BATAS
By: Novita Sari Yahya Komik Satire tentang Pernikahan Antarbudaya Saya sering geleng-geleng kepala melihat tingkah random pria Indonesia yang berseliweran…
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MAX AMINI: LAUGHING FROM BETWEEN TWO CULTURES
By Ali Syarief Some people grow up between two cultures and spend their lives trying to figure out where they…
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When a Tuna Becomes a Fish, a Long Object, and a Slice
by Ali Syarief There are small things in everyday life that we tend to take for granted. Yet sometimes, those…
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My Advice to My Grandson
Learn from the World, Not Just About the World My dear Grandson, There is something I want you to remember…
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The Earth Has No Passport
By Ali Syarief Orangutans Do Not Belong to Indonesia, and Bali Does Not Belong Only to the Balinese One of…
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From a Cup of Coffee to the World – Reflections of a Writer and Cross-Cultural Trainer
By Ali Syarief People often ask me how I spend my days. Some imagine that an editor, writer, and cross-cultural…
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When the World Rushes Forward, Japan Chooses to Wait
By Ali Syarief Modern civilization celebrates speed. Meals are expected in minutes. Packages arrive the same day. Information travels across…
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Why Japanese People Rarely Leave Food on Their Plates
A Lesson in Gratitude from a Single Grain of Rice By Ali Syarief During my many homestays with Japanese families…
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Beyond Nutrition: How the Japanese View Food Through a Cross-Cultural Lens
By Ali Syarief Throughout my many visits to Japan, one aspect of Japanese society has consistently fascinated me. Surprisingly, it…
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Wa o Motte Tōtoshi to Nasu – Why Japan Teaches That Harmony Is Greater Than Ego
By Ali Syarief Over the past two decades, I have had the privilege of participating in countless cultural exchange programs…
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