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[Mie Prefecture] If you’re a resident, you definitely know these! A nostalgic collection of local commercials
When you hear “local commercials from Mie Prefecture,” what kind of ads come to mind? For locals, there are those phrases you can’t help but hum, and that melody that fills you with nostalgia every time you go back home.
The many videos delivered by region-rooted companies and shops are etched deeply in viewers’ memories.
In this article, we’ll look back on those local Mie commercials and share all their charm.
Let’s enjoy them together!
[Mie Prefecture] Ads every local knows! A nostalgic collection of local commercials (1–10)
Kameyama Candles
This is a commercial promoting Kameyama Candles, a flagship product symbolic of Kameyama, a company that handles a variety of household goods centered on candles and incense sticks.
Since candles are most often used at household altars and graves, monks introduce the candles through song.
The ad emphasizes confidence in the candles’ brightness and dignity, and their expressions convey a reassuring ease of use.
The packaging is also clearly presented, encouraging viewers to try the product when they see it.
Masuda GlassesShizuka Nakagawa
This is a commercial promoting Masuda Eyewear, a glasses store that has been loved in Mie Prefecture for 90 years, by showcasing the shop’s interior and people wearing glasses.
An important point is that it features the voices of people who use Masuda’s glasses, expressing the role glasses play in everyday life.
It also portrays how different styles of eyewear can help shift one’s mood and enrich daily life.
The ad clearly highlights the value for money and conveys a sense of attentiveness to customers as well.
Suzuka Circuit
This is a commercial that conveys the richness of the place through scenes of children both competing and having fun at Suzuka Circuit’s attractions.
It starts by depicting a tense, confrontational mood with serious expressions, but as they go around the attractions, their faces gradually turn into smiles.
In the end, the two of them dance happily with the characters, and through that image, a strong sense of fulfillment and fun comes across.
It also properly introduces what kinds of attractions are available, making it the kind of content that’s likely to raise expectations for the venue.
Sawatokubutsudan Shop
This is a commercial that promotes Sawatoku Butsudan Shop, headquartered in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, through light and cheerful singing.
It begins with a choir-like scene, and as the camera gradually pulls back, a butsudan and a Buddhist monk come into view.
The butsudan that appears at that moment is the most important point, clearly conveying that this is a place with a beautiful selection of butsudan.
The overall bright atmosphere leaves the impression of making ancestral memorial offerings feel positive.
VISON
This commercial promotes VISON, a commercial resort complex in Taki Town, Mie Prefecture, by showcasing the experience of choosing souvenirs there.
By focusing solely on the souvenir aspect within the resort, it conveys how the abundance of products enhances the fun.
Since there’s no detailed explanation of the items themselves, it also suggests an invitation to discover them in person.
Overall, with its emphasis on smiling faces, the content seems to express the richness and satisfaction the place offers.
Nabana no Sato
This commercial promotes how enjoyable it is to spend Christmas at Nabana no Sato by showcasing food, scenery, and people’s expressions.
The most important highlight is the magical, season-only landscapes, which convey a sense of a foreign land and a feeling of fulfillment.
It’s also important that the ad introduces facilities where you can enjoy dining, clearly emphasizing how that contributes to a fulfilling time.
The footage builds anticipation for the place—where you can enjoy a meal, what kinds of views you’ll see—heightening expectations for the visit.
Republic of Cock-a-doodle-doo
This is a commercial promoting the “Kokekokko Republic,” where you can enjoy all sorts of chicken-themed experiences.
The video begins with interactions with chickens and clearly depicts the fun, including time spent on attractions.
It then transitions to dining scenes, expressing gratitude and affection toward chickens in various ways.
Centered on showing the children, everyone displays bright smiles, emphasizing that it’s a place filled with enjoyment.