Currently, I have gotten a lot of experience, from good Experience and bad Experience.

My good experience is Journey in Japanese Culture, specially I thanks for Koji Shindara Sensai. He took us to beautiful scenery in Japan.

But, I have a lot of Bad Experience, since I must study double from my friends due my poor performance.

In Japan, the high knowledge is well-respected. We can apply our knowledge, especially in Semiconductor. Most of my research mate had joined in semiconductor’s company. Currently, They deepen their understanding of semiconductor in our laboratory.

I will tell a flash about my lab. Fortunately, I had been placed in Oyama Sensei Laboratory. He is kind advisor, very kind. My research place in Aobayama is at the top of hill. I must climb hill for 2 km, whether by bus, on foot, or bicycle, before I reach it. Unlike the rest of Material Science and Engineering department, My laboratory is in the new building. According Oyama Sensei, it was built for 4 years ago. In this building, there are only 2 material research department.

In this building, there are only little of experiment instrument. Most of them are Laser Terahertz instrument. But, the real of researcher place is located in the opposite side of the hill. There are a lot of great instrument in there, such as Photolithography, He Laser, Epitaxy-maker instrument. There are a lot of thing, but, my bad, I forgot it.

Surrounding the great of instrument, I feel comfortable. I like it very much, even though I couldn’t use it all for 1 year. At least, I could understand the function of these instrument.

Back to the topic, I am still confusing about my future. My desire is macro-economic. But, since there are a lot of financial or economic problem lately, I am hesitate to take it. Morevorer, it is difficult to take master degree in Economic without job experience for 2 years. I want to study for a moment. Lately, the semiconductor processing is attracted me. It was completely fun. We can manipulate al lot of characteristic, with some of boundary and consequence. How we can heard the IPOD, use Notebook, etc are completely interesting for me. Now, I will spend a year in here to deepen my knowelge about semiconductor’s before I decided whether I will change my subject.

One month has been passed in Japan. I haven’t produced any kind of paper. But, I have produced a lot of problem, such as bad pronunciation in English, unable to speak Japanese, joining Mondialogo Awards, unfamiliar about the research topics. I need study more seriously and take off my holiday to overwhelm my problems.

My professor, Oyama Sensei, give me a choice between measurement and manufacturing. I have decided that I would take Semiconductor Manufacture even it is more difficult than measurement. Maybe, my last project will be Photonic Crystal.I prefer to choose Photonic Crystal because it has good future. Most of people aren’t familiar with this term. I bet all of my lecturer in Indonesia couldn’t describe it detail. But, I am could not explain too because it is too difficult. One of my fellow friend, JYPE student from Chinese, Lin Fan Jiang, has given choice among Photonic Crystal, Carbon Nano-tube, and Amorphous Crystal. He confess to me that I won’ take Photonic Crystal due difficulty in understanding, especially you need a broad knowledge to understand that. He choose Carbon Nano-tube due the vast application in daily life. Amorphous Crystall is not popular among us due their characteristic is random (That is my opinion).

Today, I joined in some discussion in our group. Most of discussion was conducted in Japanese, so I couldn’t understand at all. Moreover, Even though the Indian Student, post doctoral, presented his research in English. I still couldn’t understand due my lack of knowledge. His level is too high for me. He presented about Terahertz Wave (In Japanese Terahertz Nami-> the character in One Piece). But, I feel glad to join in this meeting.

Oyama Sensai had been told me about my first task. I will make Photolithography. It is easy task, but I still unfamiliar about it. I heard the Photolithography when Solar Lecturer, by Mr. Ferdiansjah. I only know the procedure how to conduct this experiment. But, I am still glad I could do it, because I couldn’t do it in Indonesia.

My topic of research isn’t easy enough since I was Bachelor degree. My fellow friend who conducts the research with me is Sho-san, the handsome and rich Japanese who is pursuing master degree now. According My senpai, Kezawa-san, the final year of master degree, lithography is formal procedure to understand semiconductor manufacturing and it is very important for doing next research.

Next time, I will explain the term of Photonic Crystal, of course, in my point of view.

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Hay guy, Have you ever eaten sushi ? Maybe, Some of you have already eaten in your own country. And, some of you haven’t. But, Japanese Sushi is completely different than ordinary sushi in our country. Sushi in our country has been tasted by our people and modify for our tongue

Since, I stay in Japan, I try to a lot of thing, such as Drinking sake, cocktail, Eating sushi, Imoni, etc. Japanese food style is completely different with our style. The food is quiet simple. The only receipt is salty ketchup. Usually, they don’t use anything as complicate receipt. Therefore, the food is fresh and good. One of my great stories is Eating Sushi……

After finishing bank account, the Mori Group (The voluntary from House wife) treat us with sushi, etc. Actually, there are a lot of choice, but, eagerness of Japanese Culture, I chose Sushi as my lunch. The first impression is – I want to vomit – Oh my god, they are totally fresh, the taste like you eat in the sea – Since I lived in the Slope of Mountain, I wasn’t used to eat the sea creature.

Moreover, the ginger is totally ridiculous. I don’t know the name, but, the color is pink and it is slice as thin as possible. Oh my God, we eat it as complement as Sushi. Even thought, I want to vomit, I keep saying Oishii……-> it is great / delicious. But, I used to eat every kind of food, so it wouldn’t any big problem for me.

In Saturday two week ago, I and My friends, one of them is Lin Fan Jiang, went to town. Due unable to speak Japanese, we entered any restaurant. Actually, when they chose a sushi restaurant , I had already known that It was only waste money. Therefore, I prefer to not eating. 3 of my friends order Sushi, unfortunately, they don’t order the sake (it costed about 1200 yen).

In sushi restaurant, we must order some amount of money, you can determine by yourself. They order sushi 1500 yen – big amount of money, even in japan – Yeah, I don’t know what they felt but, One of my friend almost vomit in the sup / mizo?? . Finally, Lin Fan Jiang gave the sushi to me, because he didn’t like it. Yeah me either. Due it was free. Itadakimasu.

Next posting will be Dringking Beer and O-sake……..

Hay guy, this is my first posting about my research, maybe I am too busy to post every time. But, At least, you will know my difficulty, especially my junior

Since, in Tohoku University, there isn’t physics Engineering or Renewable Department, I chose Material Science. In Tohoku University, Material Science and Engineering is one of the best faculties in the world. Most of my senpai told me that.

But, Joining in Material Science isn’t easy as my imagination. I often deal with unknown word, or subject. Presently, My experiments concern about Dirac-Fermi Statistics, and Photolithograph. For Dirac-Fermi statistics, I think I have deal with it since my 3^rd semester in my department. But, Photolithograph, what is it ?

Anybody know ??? It is one of process to make semiconductor. In making semiconductor, chip, etc, you should make the pattern. Photolithograph is one of method to make a pattern (the short explanation). I only heard photolithograph for 3 month, and, now, I must perform it. Oh, my god, be prepare about it……

My method to catch my lackness is sacrificing my fun time. In Tohoku JYPE Program, we have a lot of fun time, especially for journey. Besides it consume a lot of your time, you will have to spend a lot of your money to have journey. But, I think it is worth since we have unbelievable wonderful experience. The photo of my journey had been attached at below. So, you could enjoy my experience.

For my junior, kohai, especially physics Engineering, you could join me next year. But, since we are in physics Engineering, we will have a lot of problem. You must make sure that you are tough to face the problem….

PS : my English is totally suck…. I need learn more about English. Now, My day become horrible since I must learn Japanese, English, Research, Experiment, Mondialogo Award. Actually, In November, there are one international competition again. It is about management and economic, I am just wondering whether I could join or not. It depend on my schedule and capability my brain to handle a lot of information.

I know that my ability to take photo isn’t good enough, but I tried to be good as possible…. Please check it…. (Please comment on my photograph instead of how beautiful the scenery, It will improve my ability to take a photo). If somebody wants to buy good camera for me, it will be my pleasure.

Last Sunday, we have tripped. The part of Japanese Culture Class, maybe I will share the photo….

In 7.15, we were gathering in front of International House Lobby. We must on time since we have a lot of Schedule. First destination is apple ranch (see photo 1). I couldn’t image that I am in Apple Ranch. Yeah….. It is wonderful. Better than Indonesia, maybe.

After, we pick some apples (of course, we pay for it). We went to city municipal hall. In the hall, there are traditional dance performance by elemetary school and junior high school. They are awesome. But, if you want to image it, you could try to image the jaran lumping in modern style (Yeah, it is difficult to image it ).

I tried to perform flute (the traditional flute). Again, I am totally suck. I couldn’t even make a noise. Oh my god. Moreover, the Chinese guy tried too and perform exceptional – oh my God -

In 1.00, we had some meal in the slope of mountain. We would start to climb, but not in the usual way. We used the trolley (you could see in below). It totally awesome. Oh my god, it is my first experience in doing this. Moreover, the scenery on the top of mountain is absolute good. I took a picture several beautiful girl too, but i could attach in here due a lot of protest since it was too good

Next, we started hiking. We walked around the beautiful scenery, in the slope of mountain, and fall session. Oh my GOD, this is beautiful. But, it hadn’t finished. We went to old house farm. You can see the traditional living room (I attach in photo)….

Finally, i want to say. It is wonderful experience. I want to invite all of my kohai to join in this program, JYPE is the best for travelling.

This is my first publish, I think It is okay…. Lets make journey begin……

Oh ya, when I wake up this morning, I feel little dizzy…. Because I drank last night…. Yeah, It is quite fun. But, It cost a lot… About Rp. 200.000,- . Suddently, I look a girl in My Unit….. How can be ? Yeah, my Colombia friend bring her to his room … And, Not only just that., Sudently, Japanese girl come from my next door friend…… Wuih cool……

This is japan….. I never image like this…… Oh ya…. I give you my photo with beautiful girl in Japan……….

Due to my over exhausted activity….. I am sorry for not being able to update this blog for a moment….

If you any question…. Just write in the comment and your real / correct email….. I will answer as soon as possible…..

Today, I will go to Japan. I don’t have any time to train my junior. I hope this posting will be ecstasy for them to reach their dream (especially Aish, Ares, and Isti). In physics Engineering, you are my hope to be my successor.

Recently, I promote my junior to follow my step. I don’t feel it will be “Alex’s way”, but the time has proved that it is the best way. But, Please find your own way. I will give several tips.

First, Don’t be afraid.

Everyone always have a beginning. Overwhelm own afraid for the first time is the most valuable experience for yourself. Now, it is your time to try yourself. I know it is difficult –I have felt it-, but it will be easy when you have been through it.

Second, always go outside your safe boundary.(“zona aman”)
Forcing yourself will improve you. Most of people always stay in their safe/ comfortable zone. Step over comfortable zone always bring sadness, tiredness, difficulty, etc. But, The glorious is in the end of uncomfortable zone. Gambatee kudasai……

Third, Always Try

There are no body who always win or get a scholarship successively. I fail get foreign scholarship – I means travelling J – several times until I got this one. I advise you should try over and over and never give up until reach your dream.

Sometime I felt that I am stupid. I sacrifice my score, reputation, everything to get my dream. But, It is my way…… “The way to be Ninja – Naruto”

What do you want to do after finishing your bachelor degree? Working or Taking Master Degree….. Or do Nothing…… – unless you are Paris Hilton, you should work or study, unfortunately, you need food to eat. -

Last Night, I chatted with Mika (My Senior in Australia) and Thomas (My Senior in Jakarta).- last name is hidden in propose-. Both of them are great person. They are terrible super in their lesson and activity.

First, Mika, I really haven’t met her. We only met in virtual world, chatting. There are only few people who I recognize. My guess is “She is worldwide famous people” (Of course In my community, I don’t know whether she is famous as celebrity). She told me that she want to work after finishing her job??? Don’t just working for money, but knowing the soul the organization or company is more important. When your interest and value is the same as the company policy, you will be able to enjoy more for working in that company. This statement stuck my meaning of working. Yeah, it is true. What is your passion, What is your Value, What is your Interest, will lead where you are. If the company doesn’t hold the same value as yours, you will be unsatisfied for working.

Second, Thomas,

This person is the winner of Mondialogo Award. Even thought, recently, he is working in Jakarta, he is interesting for taking master degree. I suggest him to look this…………

I hope it is useful for you………….