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Japan is a land easily caricatured and misunderstood. Travelers willing to lean into the discomfort of the unknown can find that Japan is much more than its stereotype.
Beyond cherry blossoms and onigiri
Climbing Mount Fuji became a defining moment in a journey of growth. From left to right, Shuang Gou, Faisal Khan and Hasan Mustafa Rivzi. To see the full image, please click on the photo.
Japan journey becomes pathway to self
While studying abroad in Japan, Kodi Kluck learned that to become the person she was meant to be, she had to abandon her comfort zone. In this photo, Kluck admires the famous floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, Japan. In Japanese, Miyajima translates to "shrine island."
Discomfort leads to personal growth
Arlington's walkability is hampered by sidewalks that come to an abrupt end or the complete absence of sidewalks, according to advocates for greater walkability. In this photo, a sidewalk gives way to grass and uneven footing on North Davis Drive near West Main Street in Arlington, Texas.
Arlington’s walkability challenge
Tokyo bristles with energy and life after dark.
Tokyo shimmers after dark
An Arlington College and Career High School student volunteer plants pansies at Veteran's Park in Arlington, Texas, on a recent Saturday morning.
ACCHS students beautify Veteran’s Park
A house decorated for Christmas in 1993 in the Interlochen neighborhood in Arlington, Texas. Photo courtesy of the Star-Telegram Collection, UTA Special Collections.
The lights shine bright at Interlochen
Author Alley at the Arlington Public Library's Indie Author Day Book Festival on Nov. 2.
Arlington Library fosters community through its annual large-scale events
Safe Streets Arlington is a city plan to improve the safety of its streets for pedestrians and drivers.
Safe Streets Arlington drives safety bid
The Salvation Army Family Life Center at 712 W. Abram St. in Arlington, Texas, attempts to help homeless families with a six-month stabilization program.
Nonprofits serve area’s unhoused people
Japan is a land easily caricatured and misunderstood. Travelers willing to lean into the discomfort of the unknown can find that Japan is much more than its stereotype.
Beyond cherry blossoms and onigiri
Climbing Mount Fuji became a defining moment in a journey of growth. From left to right, Shuang Gou, Faisal Khan and Hasan Mustafa Rivzi. To see the full image, please click on the photo.
Japan journey becomes pathway to self
The Kobe Muslim Mosque, the first in Japan, was built in 1935. It survived Allied bombing raids during World War II and the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake.
Kobe Muslim Mosque survives adversity
Visitors to Japan's animal cafes find that the animals often have main-character energy and lots of personality, as is the case with this expressive micro pig.
Animal cafes offer unique encounters
Detail of the tattoo the Arlington Sentinel's Andrew Norton got in Japan. Tattoos are traditionally frowned upon in Japan because of their association with organized crime, but the younger generation in Japan is more accepting of body art.
Japan left a lasting mark on his soul, arm
While tourists to Japan are drawn to the nation's rich cultural traditions and natural beauty, sometimes they just want to experience the familiarity of home and might seek out a gaming arcade. What they'll find is that Japanese gaming is a world away from what they are accustomed to.
Achievements unlocked in Japan
The Mazda 787B, which unexpectedly won the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans. It is currently on display at the Fuji Motorsports Museum in Oyama, Japan.
Japan pushes automotive limits
Equipment sits in the main gym on April 9 at the ASI Gymnastics building in Arlington. The facility is located at 5531 S. Cooper St.
Gymnastics program fosters confidence
Dr. Donald Kasitinon specializes in treating musculoskeletal injuries for athletes in adaptive sports programs across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Screenshot of Kasitinon from a virtual interview.
Donald Kasitinon helps adaptive athletes stay in the game
UTA infielder Ryan Black waits on a pitch during a game against Grand Canyon University on April 12 at Clay Gould Ballpark.
Grand Canyon downs UTA in Friday baseball action at Clay Gould Ballpark
A house decorated for Christmas in 1993 in the Interlochen neighborhood in Arlington, Texas. Photo courtesy of the Star-Telegram Collection, UTA Special Collections.
The lights shine bright at Interlochen
The Salvation Army Family Life Center at 712 W. Abram St. in Arlington, Texas, attempts to help homeless families with a six-month stabilization program.
Nonprofits serve area’s unhoused people
The Texas Christkindl Market, located on the North Plaza of Globe Life Field, is now in full swing and marking its 14th year of operation in Arlington, Texas.
German-style Christmas market returns, bringing cheer to Arlington residents
Neel Patel, left, and Kartik Patel launched Tikka Bowls and Tacos with an eye toward running a business. But after finding unexpected support from the area's Muslim community, the Patel brothers said they treat each customer as family.
Bowling over customers with acceptance
F6 Gallery and Art Lounge, 308 W. Main St. in Arlington, Texas, seeks to promote kindness and gratitude through the love of art.
Live music lives at Arlington’s F6 Gallery
The Salvation Army Family Life Center at 712 W. Abram St. in Arlington, Texas, attempts to help homeless families with a six-month stabilization program.
Nonprofits serve area’s unhoused people
The Texas Christkindl Market, located on the North Plaza of Globe Life Field, is now in full swing and marking its 14th year of operation in Arlington, Texas.
German-style Christmas market returns, bringing cheer to Arlington residents
The Kobe Muslim Mosque, the first in Japan, was built in 1935. It survived Allied bombing raids during World War II and the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake.
Kobe Muslim Mosque survives adversity
Neel Patel, left, and Kartik Patel launched Tikka Bowls and Tacos with an eye toward running a business. But after finding unexpected support from the area's Muslim community, the Patel brothers said they treat each customer as family.
Bowling over customers with acceptance
Samurai legends comes to life in Kyoto
Samurai legends comes to life in Kyoto
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