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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 productions to messages that hit home (41–50)

AC Japan ‘The Presumptive Detective Deka (National Campaign)’ EpisodeKyūsaku Shimada

AC Japan TV Commercial 2024 National Campaign: “The Judgmental Detective”

In this commercial, Hisaku Shimada plays a jump-to-conclusions detective character, warning viewers not to take information at face value—especially on social media.

Prompted by an SNS post, Shimada’s character identifies a suspect as the culprit, only for it to be revealed that the post was false.

Framed like a short drama, the ad carries the message: don’t believe and criticize information too quickly.

AC Japan ‘An Accident That Was 100% Preventable’

AC Japan commercial: Preventable Accident

Titled “An Accident That Was 100% Preventable,” this is a commercial calling for the eradication of drunk driving.

When you saw the title, you might have thought, “There’s no such thing as an accident that’s 100% preventable,” but hearing that accidents caused by drunk driving are exactly the kind that should have been prevented may have made many people stop and think.

“If you drink, don’t drive.

If you drive, don’t drink.” Simply following that straightforward rule can save lives, which really makes you determined never to break it.

AC Japan “Arigato—That’s Nice, Isn’t It? (Osaka Regional Campaign)” Version

AC JAPAN 2023 Osaka Regional Campaign: 'Saying thank you feels so nice.' Edition

This is a commercial that introduces the charms of Kansai from the perspective of a woman who moved there from another region.

She works at a café and says she’s noticed that people in Kansai always make a point of saying “thank you.” She goes on to say that those words of appreciation give her the strength to keep going.

The commercial ends with a narration that says such kindness makes the world a warmer place, and it’s the kind of ad that warms your heart as you watch it.

AC Japan ‘Hoku-hoku, Tohoku’ Version

2018 Regional Campaign: Warm and Cozy, Tohoku — AC Japan

This is a commercial that introduces the charms of the six prefectures of Tohoku through a light, upbeat rap.

It showcases each region’s appeal through song and visuals, and I imagine many viewers felt, “I want to visit the Tohoku region!” after watching it.

The background rap is performed in the voice of a young boy, and the pun-filled lyrics add an irresistibly cute touch.

AC Japan “Yoshi! From Here! — Straws Made from Reeds Grown in Wetlands (Nagoya Regional Campaign)”

ACJAPAN 2023 Nagoya Regional Campaign: 'Alright! From Here On'

It introduces a wetland conservation activity being carried out at an elementary school in Fukui Prefecture.

In the commercial, children are shown protecting the wetland environment by cutting reeds, and then making straws from the harvested reeds to distribute to local restaurants.

The message emphasizes that the activity not only helps conserve the wetland but also contributes to reducing plastic waste.

It’s the kind of video that makes you think, “We want to do something for the environment, too.”

AC Japan “Move and Your Town Will Come Alive (Chugoku–Shikoku Regional Campaign)” Version

AC JAPAN Chugoku–Shikoku Regional Campaign 2023: “When we take action, our town comes alive.”

This is a commercial featuring Okakyun!, a middle-aged men’s unit from Okayama Prefecture.

It shows how they began their activities after posting a cute dance on social media to promote regional revitalization, and emphasizes the importance of taking initiative and actively working on community development if you want to energize your town.

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?