Local commercials from Shizuoka Prefecture: from regional chains to souvenir ads.
Across Japan, there are local commercials that only air within their respective prefectures.
You can probably think of several commercials you’ve been familiar with since childhood, right?
In recent years, there are many local CM enthusiasts as well, and YouTube has numerous uploads of local commercials from all over the country.
Among these highly popular local commercials, this article will focus on those from Shizuoka Prefecture!
We’ve gathered everything from uniquely directed spots to ones with unforgettable jingles, so please enjoy.
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Local commercials from Shizuoka Prefecture: from regional chains to souvenir ads (1–10)
Yamazaki CA 2024
Featuring characters that look like they came straight out of the Final Fantasy series, this is a commercial from Yamazaki C.A.
Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shizuoka Prefecture.
It promotes the company’s specialization in cooling—such as freezing, refrigeration, and air conditioning—and, combined with the impactful illustrations, makes for a very memorable ad.
Shizuoka Shimbun: ‘Parakeet-Style Shizuoka Shimbun’ Edition
This is a Shizuoka Shimbun commercial that aired around 2009.
It’s a humorous ad introducing a fictional service where a parrot reads out the day’s news every morning.
In the commercial, it’s presented as scheduled to start in 2030, but apparently a smartphone app actually came out in 2015.
Smaru-tei
Smarutei delivers products made with sakura shrimp and whitebait caught in Suruga Bay, Shizuoka Prefecture.
It features a woman’s voice speaking directly to viewers and a deep male voice repeating the Smarutei catchphrase.
The insert shots of dishes that make anyone crave soba are also memorable.
The footage, which captures the city as it is—filmed at Shizuoka’s tourist spots and in business districts—conveys a local vibe.
It’s a nostalgic commercial that unfolds with Showa-era Japanese scenery, perfectly matched to a restaurant that mainly serves Japanese cuisine.
Local commercials from Shizuoka Prefecture: from regional chains to souvenir ads (11–20)
Seiraku Co., Ltd. Go for it, Bari Katsuo-kun! “Take a Quick Gulp” Edition
A commercial for the Shizuoka-exclusive Katsuobushi Chips, “Ganbare! Bari Katsuo-kun.” It’s memorable for its laid-back vibe, where the mascot character, Bari Katsuo-kun, dances while repeatedly chanting the product name.
It’s a local-style ad that feels friendly and oddly addictive.
Fujisan Kodomo no Kuni, 2006
Starting with a scene where a Moai statue says, “It’s Mount Fuji,” this commercial is quite impactful, isn’t it? It’s a commercial for Fuji Subashiri Kodomo no Kuni, showcasing that you can enjoy various activities including playing in the snow, and it clearly conveys the appeal of the facility.
Numazu Uogashi Sushi: “Unagi” Edition
This is a commercial for Numazu Uogashi Sushi, a local sushi chain in Shizuoka Prefecture.
If you’re from Shizuoka, it’s probably a familiar spot.
This CM introduces their Unagi Fair, featuring scenes of eel grilling over charcoal and plenty of mouthwatering, appetizing visuals you won’t want to miss!
ABC
This is a commercial for a pachinko parlor with locations in Shizuoka, Aichi, and other prefectures.
物語は玉賀出造という名の人物—名前は「玉賀出造」と書く—が選挙カーに乗って演説している場面から始まる。
As he passionately addresses the crowd, a promotional vehicle for Pachinko Parlor ABC pulls up alongside him! Drawn in by the repeated chant of “Jan-jan bari-bari” coming from the promo car, his election speech gradually and unwittingly turns into an advertisement for pachinko.
It’s a unique and humorous storyline.
Beyond the progression of the ad itself, the final sequence is also memorable, where the character rhythmically says the parlor’s name while mimicking the motion of turning a pachinko handle.
