[Kansai Region Local] A compilation of local commercials broadcast in Kansai
For people in Kansai, these commercials are a given, but folks from outside the region often say, “Huh, what’s that?” We’ve rounded up a collection of Kansai-only local commercials.
We’ve gathered lots of Kansai local ads—from nostalgic ones you remember seeing as a kid, to those no longer on air, to refreshed versions that are still beloved today.
Many of them are memorable, featuring catchy tunes you can’t help but hum along to and clever touches that make you chuckle.
As you watch, try counting how many of the commercials we’re about to introduce you already know!
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[Kansai Region Local] Compilation of Local Commercials Aired in Kansai (121–130)
Super Tamade
The commercial for Super Tamade, Osaka’s famed ultra-cheap store known to those in the know, perfectly captures that Kansai-local vibe.
It’s basically a neighborhood supermarket that people outside the Kansai area wouldn’t normally know about, but thanks to the ad featuring a man in eye-popping, bright yellow suit jacket and pants who relentlessly repeats the store’s name, its recognition has skyrocketed.
Just by watching the footage you can pick up the key info—rock-bottom prices, open 24 hours—and above all, the sheer boldness and cheerful energy that drill the store’s name into your memory are truly impressive!
Midori Denka
Midori Denka was a consumer electronics retailer that once operated mainly in the Kansai region.
After a management integration, its stores gradually transitioned into Edion locations.
Among Midori Denka’s commercials, the most memorable were the ones featuring its image character, Midori-chan.
Her catchphrase was “I’ll give it a try,” which conveyed a proactive attitude aligned with meeting customers’ needs.
Another notable point was her singing—not exactly skillful, but striking nonetheless.
It gave the impression that the brand emphasized straightforward sincerity, even to the point of being a little rough around the edges.
Hanaten Used Car Center
Hanaten Used Car Center, which had been selling used cars mainly in the Kansai region since the 1960s, is now a subsidiary of Bigmotor.
In its TV commercial, a sexy woman appears, and the lines “Who on earth are you?” and “Are you selling your car? I’ll pay a high price” became a hot topic.
The presentation, clearly aimed at men, feels very much of its time and oozes that local-commercial vibe.
The sound logo at the end—“Hanaten Used Car Center”—somehow really sticks in your head.
Keihan Electric Railway
The Keihan Railway, an indispensable line in Kansai that mainly links Osaka and Kyoto, runs trains in a light green livery that gives off a somewhat retro vibe.
Speaking of Keihan commercials, the catchphrase “People who ride Keihan are Okeihan” evokes a distinctly Kyoto feel.
“Okeihan” is Keihan’s image character, introduced in 2000.
Characters named “○○ Keiko,” whose surnames come from Keihan station names—such as Yodoya Keiko and Sanjo Keiko—had reached the seventh generation by 2022.
Kinosaki Marine World
A very Kansai-style, straight-down-the-middle approach: the Kinosaki Marine World commercial that goes all in on dolphins.
A dolphin pops its head out of the water and, head-on, grabs viewers’ hearts with an irresistibly cute expression.
It’s more than enough to make you think, “I want to go meet this dolphin!” The final shot, filmed with a fisheye lens, shows Marine World as if seen from a sea creature’s perspective, making it a commercial that captivates fans with a clear, easy-to-grasp setup—sea and dolphins.