A roundup of JR Central commercials. The direction that conveys the allure of travel is captivating, and the music is also a highlight!
In addition to the Tokaido Shinkansen connecting Tokyo and Osaka, JR Central operates conventional railway lines in the Tokai region.
Many of you have probably used the Tokaido Shinkansen at some point, haven’t you?
JR Central’s commercials, many of which feature the Shinkansen, are actively broadcast.
In this article, we’ll introduce all of JR Central’s commercials that have aired so far.
The highlights are the commercials that capture the joy of travel, and we encourage you to pay attention to the music as you watch.
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JR Central commercial roundup: Captivating direction that conveys the charm of travel, with music worth noting! (21–30)
JR Central ‘Yes, let’s go to Kyoto.’ 2019 Spring Spring Dawn/Sunrise Version 30 seconds
“My Favorite Things,” a song from the musical The Sound of Music, is not only featured in the show but also known as a jazz standard.
In this JR Central “Yes, let’s go to Kyoto” commercial, you can enjoy an arrangement by Tokyo Shiokouji.
It perfectly captures the atmosphere of a Kyoto morning.
JR Central: Off to Nara — “The Four Temples of Yamato” EditionRyohei Suzuki
This is a commercial from the “Iza Iza Nara” tourism campaign in Nara Prefecture by JR Central.
In the “Yamato Four Temples” version, Ryohei Suzuki visits Hase-dera in Nara, captured in beautiful visuals.
It’s a spot that makes you rediscover Nara’s charms and think, “I didn’t know there was a place like this in Nara!”
JR Central commercials roundup: captivating presentations that convey the allure of travel, with music that deserves attention! (31–40)
JR Central: Off to Nara, the ‘Asuka’ editionRyohei Suzuki
In the JR Central travel campaign commercial “Iza Iza Nara,” this installment highlights the charms of Asuka Village.
It opens with scenes of the Ishibutai Kofun and the Masuda Iwafune, then Ryohei Suzuki goes on to visit one famous spot after another around Asuka Village.
It ends with a shot of him enjoying delicious-looking dishes at the traditional house restaurant Da terra, leaving a strong impression of someone fully savoring all that Asuka Village has to offer.
Many viewers from outside the prefecture were likely intrigued, thinking, “I had no idea there was a place like this in Nara’s Asuka Village!”
JR Central: Off we go to Nara — “Yoshino” editionRyohei Suzuki
In the TV commercial for Izai-za Nara that aired in the fall of 2022, the Yoshino area in southern Nara Prefecture was featured.
Starting from Kinpusenji Temple, it showcases Yoshinoyama’s gourmet spots and even the Hanayagura Observatory, tightly packing in the charms of Yoshino.
Just as the narration says, “Nara is interesting because you go,” the footage is crafted to make you think, “I want to visit.”
JR Central: Off to Nara — Kasuga Taisha & Takabatake editionRyohei Suzuki
This commercial, aired in 2023 as part of the “Iza Iza Nara” travel campaign to Nara, highlights the appeal of the Takabatake area, where you can feel the rich nature and long history of Kasuga Taisha.
The CM features Ryohei Suzuki actually visiting Nara, and many viewers may have discovered charms of Nara they hadn’t known before after watching this footage.
JR Central: Off to Nara — ‘Tōdaiji & Naramachi’ EditionRyohei Suzuki
This is JR Tokai’s “Iza Iza Nara” commercial, which extensively showcases the highlights of Todai-ji and Naramachi.
Aired in 2022, the ad is memorable for Ryohei Suzuki thoroughly enjoying everything from sightseeing—such as the Great Buddha of Todai-ji and Nigatsudo—to food, including Naramachi’s popular shaved ice.
JR Central: Yes, let’s go to Kyoto. Summer 2022 “Searching for Coolness in Kyoto” edition
The “Seeking Coolness in Kyoto” segment, aired in the summer of 2022, introduces the charm of Kyoto’s atmospheric summers.
While Kyoto’s summer heat can be intense, the narration explains that there’s a coolness you can feel in your heart, and it presents famous spots where you can sense a refreshing summer breeze.
It’s a lovely commercial that makes you feel refreshed just by watching it.