A roundup of local commercials from Osaka Prefecture—all at once. Including those catchy phrases you can’t help but hum.
If you live in Osaka Prefecture, you’ve probably heard these local commercials at least once.
Known for their distinctive melodies and punchy catchphrases, they feature plenty of company and product names that even Osakans can’t read at first glance! These Osaka local commercials evoke a wave of nostalgia for locals, while offering a fresh sense of surprise for everyone else—that’s their charm.
In this article, we’ll introduce a generous selection of local commercials that have long been loved in Osaka Prefecture.
You might even see that jingle you can’t help but hum along to.
Let’s dive right in!
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Introducing Osaka Prefecture’s local commercials all at once. Including those catchy phrases you can’t help but hum along to (1–10)
Osaka GasNEW!
Osaka Gas commercials have featured many star-studded casts over the years, especially from the Kansai region, but many people probably remember this illustrated-style ad as well.
It uses gentle, soft-touch illustrations by Masamichi Ito, and the background music features a song sung by Akiko Yano.
It’s a commercial that brings a calm feeling, reminiscent of the end of the day.
Kansai Electrical Safety Inspection AssociationNEW!
This is a commercial by the Kansai Electrical Safety Association, known as a favorite Kansai-only ad among people from the Kansai region.
They’ve made a lot of different versions with various themes, and all of them are funny and memorable.
And at the end of each commercial, it wraps up with the sung line, “Kansai Denki Hōan Kyōkai.” It’s a classic Kansai thing that when you try to say “Kansai Denki Hōan Kyōkai,” you can’t help but sing it instead of saying it normally.
Takahashi DevelopmentNEW!Shigeru Matsuzaki
Speaking of commercials by Takahashi Kaihatsu—a company headquartered in Hirakata City that handles everything from home construction to sales—this is the one featuring Shigeru Matsuzaki, right? I’m sure many people still have the original song he sings stuck in their heads.
And there may be quite a few who keep replaying the ad because they can’t quite catch what Matsuzaki says at the very end.
A round-up introduction to Osaka Prefecture’s local commercials. Including those catchy phrases you can’t help but hum (11–20)
Hirakata ParkNEW!
This is a commercial where Junichi Okada appears as “Hirapa-nii-san,” conveying the fun of Hirakata Park with a bright, cheerful vibe.
Because Okada is from Hirakata, it portrays his return for the sake of the city and his intention to promote his hometown from now on.
A key point is his self-introduction in thick Kansai dialect that overturns his cool image, using that contrast to express humor and a sense of fun.
It also builds excitement by suggesting what kinds of experiences are possible at Hirakata Park.
Takemoto PianoNEW!Ichiro Zaizu
This is a commercial promoting Takemoto Piano, a company specializing in buying and selling used pianos.
Accompanied by Ichirō Zaitsu’s song, it features a quirky dance performed around him, conveying the excitement of having your piano purchased.
The phrase “Piano, please sell it to us!” heightens the sense of fun, and its overlap with the light rhythm makes it stick in your ears.
It also became a hot topic as a CM that, for some reason, could calm crying babies—a uniquely captivating commercial with a mysterious charm and distinctive worldview.
Yodobashi CameraNEW!
It’s a commercial that shows the inside of Yodobashi Camera Umeda and conveys the excitement of choosing home appliances.
While introducing great promotional campaigns, it also shows staff explaining products to customers, expressing a sense of reassurance and friendliness.
The cheerful theme song is another highlight—the light, lively rhythm based on the original “Battle Hymn of the Republic” accentuates the fun.
Osaka Korakuen HotelNEW!
This commercial promotes the soothing time at the Osaka Korakuen Hotel through visuals that convey a mood.
When a woman whistles with her fingers, footage of a car driving plays in reverse, creating a unique sense of weightless floating.
It’s notable that detailed elements aren’t shown—only the exterior—heightening anticipation and curiosity about what kind of place it is.