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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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Why I Became a “Japan Apologist”
By Ali Syarief I sometimes ask myself: Why do I feel compelled to correct things whenever I come across a…
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Fishing as a Language of Longing: A Cross-Cultural Story between Indonesia and Japan
By : Ali Syarief Far away from their homeland, people always find ways to maintain a connection with their roots.…
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The Different Languages of Love: Between Watching Over and Letting Go
By Ali Syarief Love is universal. Yet the way we express love is deeply shaped by culture. Recently, I heard…
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Smart Shopping Across Cultures: What the Japanese Teach Us About the True Cost of Cheap Things
By Ali Syarief Every culture has its own way of defining value. Some societies celebrate abundance. Others admire simplicity. Some…
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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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Sashimi: When the Mind Changes the World
“The true flavor of sashimi lies not in the fish itself, but in the mind that has learned to see…
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