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Writing: Between Busyness and Joy
By: Ali Syarief “Ali-San, you are so busy,” Tanaka-San once said to me with a tone of surprise. “You have…
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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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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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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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