Hagoita (battledores) are traditional Japanese wooden paddles used to play hanetsuki (hitting a feathered shuttlecock), a game similar to badminton. Both the game and the paddles have existed since at ...

In this video, I show how I draw anime-style eyes step by step. I focus on shape, highlights, and small details that help ...

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EJ Moreno and Flickering Myth honor the year in horror… Welcome to the third Flickering Myth Horror Awards, the place to ...

A day Star Wars fans never thought would happen is finally happening. Lucasfilm and Disney are rereleasing the original ...

Our updated guide to the best things to do and see in Tokyo, from museums and art galleries to restaurants and bars ...

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We were overwhelmed by the response to our annual Letters to Santa feature, with more than 1,250 letters submitted this year. Due ...