In this first podcast series, Associate Professor Dr. Zoraida Mustafa, the Dean of the Centre for Core Studies at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), shares her deep passion for the Japanese language and culture, along with her motivation to introduce Japanese culture and learning platforms in Malaysia. She was recently honored with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays from the government of Japan for her exceptional contributions to promoting Japanese language education in Malaysia.