Culture
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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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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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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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