[Famous] Compilation of Local Commercials from Across Japan
If you live away from your hometown, you’ve probably had this experience while chatting with friends or coworkers: “Huh? You don’t know that commercial?” That surprise.
Something you took for granted watching since you were a kid turns out to have been a local commercial that only aired in that region… it’s pretty startling, isn’t it? In this article, we’ve rounded up famous local commercials from around the country.
You might just encounter that nostalgic clip again.
Be sure to read to the end!
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[Famous] Compilation of Local Commercials from Across Japan (141–150)
Doshin Sports
This is a commercial for Doshin Sports, a Hokkaido sports newspaper launched in 1982.
Many people will recognize the ad featuring puppets made from newspaper moving around.
The song used in the commercial is also memorable, isn’t it? With upbeat lyrics, a refreshing vibe, and a catchy melody line, it’s the kind of tune many who heard it back in the day can still hum today.
In 2015, a second version of the song was produced, which also drew attention for featuring Hatsune Miku on vocals.
Electrical Materials Buyback Center “Jump” Edition
This is the commercial for the Electrical Materials Buying Center, “Jump,” which operates mainly in the Kansai region.
In this version, two women jump while conveying the shop’s appeal.
The atmosphere is so fun that watching it makes you want to visit.
Takahashi Development
Takahashi Kaihatsu is a real estate company headquartered in Hirakata City, Osaka.
Their TV commercial song sung by Shigeru Matsuzaki makes a strong impact; with its thick sound and outstanding vocals, it conveys the idea of an ideal home.
The song’s quality is so high that it’s almost hard to register what the commercial is actually for—which is part of its charm.
The setup, where Shigeru Matsuzaki walks into a family’s home singing and the family looks bewildered, is also unique.
The final phrase introducing Takahashi Kaihatsu shifts to a lighter tone compared to the preceding vocals, ensuring that the company name alone sticks firmly in your ears.
[Famous] Compilation of Local Commercials Nationwide (151–160)
St. John’s ChurchHelen Nishikawa, Kanoko Nishikawa
A commercial familiar to people in Kansai featuring Kiyoshi Nishikawa’s wife Helen and their daughter Kanoko.
It evokes a sense of nostalgia for the era when many women dreamed of weddings held in beautiful churches with luxurious wedding dresses.
The softly hazy visuals create an atmosphere that invites you into a dream world.
In contrast, the playful, down-to-earth banter between the mother and daughter is fun and memorable.
It’s a nostalgic commercial that everyone can feel both affection for and admiration toward!
QT Mobile “Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte” VersionHiroshi Abe
This is a commercial for QT Mobile, the MVNO of the Kyushu Electric Power Group.
In this “Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte” version featuring actor Hiroshi Abe, he appears as a teacher.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the capital of Sri Lanka, and in the CM there’s a scene where the students repeat after Abe as he says it.
Then he pulls out another map and says the line, “QT Mobile is a great deal,” forcing in a QT Mobile promo in a somewhat over-the-top, surreal twist.
It’s a humorous spot that’s sure to make you chuckle.
Satsuma Family “Music Festival WALK INN FES! Hosted by Taichi Noma” Edition
In the Satsumaya fishcake commercial that has aired since July 2023, footage from the music festival WALK INN FES! held in Kagoshima Prefecture is shown.
While the video captures the festival’s lively atmosphere, an interview with the event’s organizer, Taichi Noma, plays in the background, in which he shares his thoughts about the music festival.
Gifu Hatsuzushi
Gifu Hatsuzushi is a sushi restaurant that began in 1957 in Yanagase, Gifu Prefecture, proudly introducing the original “10-yen sushi.” It was born from the hope that local people could enjoy sushi—once a pricey, hard-to-access luxury—more casually.
While striving to be a beloved neighborhood sushi shop, it has steadfastly upheld its belief in carefully crafted sushi made by skilled chefs.
As a restaurant that serves the bounty of the sea, its cheerful commercials featuring the folk tale character Urashima Taro convey the brand’s concept of approachable, easygoing dining.