Thirty years ago a landmark event in cinema took place when the movie Commando first hit the silver screen. It taught an entire generation to believe that a guy could have “Matrix” as a last name and that you should always kill the guys you like last…unless they get in your way.
The film also showcased the acting chops of several greats such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alyssa Milano, Dan Hedaya, and Rae Dawn Chong. But often overlooked is Australian actor Vernon Wells who played the role of Bennett, the Edmund to John Matrix’s Edgar.
Japan reaches its lowest-ever ranking on Education First’s 2024 English Proficiency Index
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Sazae-san breaks own Guinness World Records again for 55 years on television
Turn clear files into works of art with cleverly designed Japanese scroll
Kura Sushi adds new cake party train to conveyor belts at select restaurants
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Mickey Mouse in now a transforming robot created by the designer of Gundam【Photos】
Children’s slippers stolen in night at Japanese preschool, police identify weasel who did it【Vid】
A trip to see the breathtaking mountain beauty of Nagano’s Kamikochi【Part 1】
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Tokyo park’s sea of clouds, nighttime illumination, and cosplay days make now perfect time to visit
Beautiful Japanese garden green tea crepes waiting in Tokyo’s historical Asakusa neighborhood
Samurai ritual suicide contest cancelled by organizer in west Japan
American jackass tourist arrested after carving name into gate at Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine【Video】
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a row
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Mickey Mouse in now a transforming robot created by the designer of Gundam【Photos】
Children’s slippers stolen in night at Japanese preschool, police identify weasel who did it【Vid】
A trip to see the breathtaking mountain beauty of Nagano’s Kamikochi【Part 1】
Line of foreign tourists leads us to Akihabara’s meatiest fatty ramen【Taste test】
Japan’s new frozen sushi DIY kit – Great foodie fun, or cold-hearted abomination?【Taste test】
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Low price, free booze and curry, late check-out, and great location — Akihabara capsule hotel has it all
Turn a persimmon into a pudding with one simple ingredient
Japan’s super-cheap corn snacks apologize for second-ever price increase in 45 years
Convenience store Mini Stop’s new Gyoza Dog is must-try for all Gyoza fans! 【Taste test】
Edo-era illustrated records show the disasters that have plagued Japan throughout its history
Cheeseburger rice bowls arrive at Japanese beef bowl chain Matsuya, and in our stomach【Taste test】