Local commercials from Fukuoka Prefecture. Memorable local ads.
When you hear “commercials from Fukuoka Prefecture,” what phrases or melodies pop into your head?Those distinctive jingle-like tunes and striking visuals that locals can’t help but hum along to.In fact, Fukuoka has plenty of local commercials that may not be known nationwide but are deeply etched in the memories of its residents.In this article, we’ll introduce a rich selection of commercials connected to Fukuoka Prefecture!Whether you’re soaking in nostalgia or getting captivated by a commercial you’re seeing for the first time, enjoy!
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Local commercials from Fukuoka Prefecture. Memorable local ads (1–10)
Fukasaya Spicy Cod RoeNEW!
This is a commercial that highlights the appeal of Fuku-sa-ya’s spicy cod roe through an exchange between a store clerk and a customer.
It unfolds with the clerk offering a sample to someone who wonders whether it tastes good, and the subsequent reaction conveys the deliciousness in a straightforward way.
The smiles throughout also help you clearly imagine how flavorful it is, don’t they?
snow rabbitNEW!
This is a commercial that introduces Tsukimi Foods’ Hakata confection “Yuki Usagi” through a gentle, soothing animation.
A white rabbit appears in a snowy landscape and leads you into a warm space where flowers bloom, creating a mysterious worldview.
The soft feel of the visuals and music evokes the tenderness of Yuki Usagi and its mild, comforting flavor.
Sakaeya Nanban ŌraiNEW!
This is a uniquely atmospheric commercial that promotes Sakaeya’s Nanban Orai—a baked confection born in Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture—by likening it to a doll figure.
The sense of a foreign land is a key point, and its gentle mood also conveys a sense of luxury.
With Ms.
Kohmi Hirose singing the theme song, it evokes an expansive, far-reaching feeling, as if sending one’s thoughts to distant places.
Local commercials from Fukuoka Prefecture: memorable regional ads (11–20)
Hakata Kasyō Saemon Hakata BuraburaNEW!
Hakata Burabura is known for its unique look, with gyuhi wrapped in Hokkaido-grown adzuki bean paste.
It’s a famous confection sold by Hakata Kasho Saemon since 1972, and it’s likely quite familiar to people in Fukuoka Prefecture.
In the commercial, the mascot character that also appears on the packaging makes an appearance.
The footage of the character—said to be modeled after the parasol floats of Hakata Dontaku—dancing leaves a powerful impression, doesn’t it?
Hakata TorimonNEW!
Hakata Torimon is arguably the most famous souvenir from Fukuoka Prefecture.
It’s one of the commercials you often see within the prefecture, isn’t it? Featuring characters from the manga “Hakatakko Junjo” and its author, Hosei Hasegawa, it’s brimming with Fukuoka flavor.
The sweet and slightly bittersweet exchanges between the characters are enough to make your heart skip a beat—it’s a wonderful commercial.
Hikosan Bathing & Leisure RepublicNEW!
This is a commercial for Hikosan Yu-yu Republic, a multi-purpose hot spring complex that used to be in Fukuoka Prefecture.
It features an original song set to the rhythm of “Funiculì, Funiculà,” and I bet many people from Fukuoka will find it familiar.
With its development and direction typical of a local commercial, this ad can evoke a sense of nostalgia not only for those who remember it from when it aired, but also for those seeing it for the first time.
Takayama PawnshopNEW!
A commercial for Takayama Pawnshop, which operates stores in the Kyushu region.
The mascot character, Kaito-ri-kun, appears and highlights their strength of being able to buy items at higher prices than other stores.
The background music features the familiar melody used in Takayama Pawnshop’s commercials, and many people have likely heard a version of this melody with lyrics as well.