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AC Japan commercials: from humorous presentations to messages that truly resonate.

AC Japan promotes all sorts of matters surrounding our daily lives—raising awareness about manners and traffic rules, and even showcasing local attractions.

You often see AC Japan commercials when watching TV, don’t you?

They range from serious and somber to warm and friendly, and even humorous and entertaining.

In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive collection of AC Japan commercials that have aired to date.

Take this opportunity to check out their past commercials as well.

AC Japan commercials: from humorous directing to messages that touch the heart (31–40)

AC Japan “Not Only Tokyo” Version

AC2017 "Not just TOKYO"

This is AC Japan’s 2017 nationwide campaign commercial, “Not Only Tokyo.” With the tagline “What we want to show the world isn’t just Tokyo,” the dynamic ad rapidly showcases tourist spots, folk crafts, and artisans from all over Japan.

The striking background music, featuring a cool slapped bass, is by KenKen, the bassist known for his work with RIZE.

The thrilling sound further enhances the stylish visuals of the commercial.

AC Japan “The Newest Map Symbol (Kyushu Regional Campaign)”

AC JAPAN 2023 Kyushu Regional Campaign: “The Newest Map Symbol”

This is a commercial introducing the Natural Disaster Memorials map symbol, established as a new symbol in 2019.

The symbol represents monuments such as stone stelae that record damage from disasters including earthquakes and tsunamis, and the commercial lets viewers feel the sentiments embedded in them.

The background music uses the children’s song “Kono Michi” (This Road), giving the video a calm and somewhat nostalgic atmosphere.

AC Japan “Become the Door that Opens Children’s Future” (version)

AC JAPAN Kidsdoor CM 'Becoming the door that opens children's future' 30-second version

This commercial, produced by AC Japan, introduces what the certified NPO Kidsdoor does and whom it helps.

The main theme is children struggling with worries, and it portrays how the organization stays close to them even when it’s hard for them to seek help from those around them, guiding them toward solutions.

The boy who had been looking down with a troubled expression eventually smiles at the end, which makes you feel that his future has opened up.

AC Japan “Fakes Put On a Real Face.” (Version)Takeshi Kitano

AC Japan TV commercial 2025 National Campaign: “Fakes put on a face like the real thing.”

This commercial uses tense, gripping visuals to express the idea that, precisely because we live in an age where vast amounts of information are easily accessible, it’s crucial to cultivate an awareness for discerning the truth.

Narrated by Takeshi Kitano, it conveys how difficult it is to distinguish fakes and how important it is to approach information with constant vigilance.

The shocking twist that the Takeshi Kitano who appears at the end was created by AI also underscores how hard it is to determine what’s real.

It teaches us that we should first pause and consider whether the information is genuine; believing things immediately is dangerous.

AC Japan “Thorough preparation. That’s the first step in disaster prevention.”Hiroki Kuroda

AC Japan CM 'Meticulous Preparation' Edition

This commercial delivers a powerful message that no one knows when a disaster will strike, which is exactly why it’s important to always be prepared.

Hiroki Kuroda looks back on the preparations he used to make as a professional baseball player before games and explains that the same kind of preparation is necessary for disasters.

It clearly presents specific steps on how to get ready, so this video could serve as a prompt to start your own preparations.

AC Japan commercials: from humorous productions to messages that hit home (41–50)

AC Japan “Fulfilling My Dream Changed My Life” (version)

AC Japan CM 'Achieving My Dream Changed My Life (Support Campaign)' 15 seconds

This is a commercial promoting support activities for children with rare diseases.

Alongside real photos of the individuals, they talk about their illnesses.

Children with rare diseases become ill even though they never wished for it.

It’s the responsibility of adults to help them, isn’t it? I heard that the man who appeared in this commercial became a radiologic technologist.

Wouldn’t his real-life experience serve as a source of hope for children suffering from rare diseases?

AC Japan “Let’s Start with ‘After You, Please.’ (Okinawa Regional Campaign)”Katsuhiro Higo (Dachou Club)

ACJAPAN 2023 Okinawa Regional Campaign: “Let’s Start with ‘Go Ahead, Please.’”

This is a commercial featuring Katsuhiro Higo from Okinawa Prefecture that introduces “yuimaaru,” the spirit of mutual assistance.

Accompanied by the phrase “Dōzo, dōzo” (“Please, go ahead”), it depicts people giving up their seats, sharing with others, and supporting one another in daily life.

It’s a heartwarming ad that makes you feel gentle as you watch.