JAL Domestic Class J Ekiben Journey: “Collaboration with the Feature Film ‘The Solitary Gourmet’”Yutaka Matsushige

Domestic Class J In-flight Bento Journey | Collaboration with “Theatrical Film: Solitary Gourmet” (60 seconds)

This is a collaboration commercial between JAL and the popular series “Solitary Gourmet,” starring Yutaka Matsushige.

Just like in the show, the ad unfolds through the monologue of Goro Inogashira, played by Matsushige, which leaves a strong impression.

The humorous twist—that he finds the seat so comfortable that he falls asleep and ends up not eating the in-flight bento he bought—makes it an amusing commercial.

UHA Mikakuto Ninja-Meshi “Messy-kun” EditionGenta Matsuda

UHA Mikakuto Ninja-Meshi “Messy-kun” Edition

A series of surreal Ninja Meshi commercials featuring Genta Matsuda of Travis Japan has become a hot topic.

In the latest spot titled “Messy-kun,” it riffs on the bubble-era slang term “Messy-kun,” with Matsuda saying, “I’m Ninja Messy-kun,” and handing Ninja Meshi to a kunoichi.

The way Matsuda delivers these humorous lines with a straight face is amusing and strangely addictive—you’ll find yourself wanting to watch it over and over.

Iris Ohyama Fresh Rice “Table of Doubt” VersionRyo Yoshizawa, Eri Murakawa

[Ryo Yoshizawa] Fresh Rice “A Suspicious Dining Table” Version 30 Seconds

It’s a heart-pounding commercial where Shojiki Kaname, played by Ryo Yoshizawa, usually eats Iris brand packaged rice, but the presence of Iris fresh rice in the kitchen makes the woman played by Eri Murakawa cast a suspicious eye on him.

The way the woman coolly corners Shojiki Kaname is terrifying, and by the end of the commercial she forcibly feeds him rice with an “aah,” resulting in a surreal and laugh-inducing spot.

OWNDAYS: Let's put on a good face. “ID Photo” version / “Wedding” version / “Shopping” versionRyuhei Matsuda

OWNDAYS | Let's put on our best face. 'ID Photo' version, 30 seconds

OWNDAYS | Let's put on a good face. “Wedding” Version 30 seconds

OWNDAYS | Let's put on a good face. “Shopping” version 30 seconds

Ryuhei Matsuda appears in the OWNDAYS eyewear store commercials.

In this “Let’s get a great face” series, there are three spots—Passport Photo, Wedding, and Shopping—and in each one he wears OWNDAYS glasses to showcase their appeal.

Matsuda looks great in any pair of glasses, doesn’t he?

UHA Mikakuto Ninja-meshi “I Like You” Version / “Fan” VersionGenta Matsuda

UHA Mikakuto Ninja Meshi “I like you” version

UHA Mikakuto Ninja-meshi “Fan” Version

Genta Matsuda has been cast in the commercial for UHA Mikakuto’s popular candy, Ninja Meshi.

Apparently, he was chosen after talking on a variety show about how much he likes Ninja Meshi, and he shares that story in the “I Like It” version.

Meanwhile, in the “Fan” version, Matsuda dresses just like the ninja depicted on the Ninja Meshi package and mutters, “I’m just a fan,” which is pretty funny.

Both spots are full of humor, so be sure to watch them closely.

Morinaga Milk Industry Kraft Parmesan Cheese “Shake The Kraft – Store at room temperature after opening” Edition

Kraft Parmesan Cheese “Shake The Kraft – Store at room temperature after opening” 30-second version

When it comes to grated cheese, many people probably think of Kraft Parmesan Cheese—and it turns out this product is also from Morinaga Milk! The commercial for Kraft Parmesan Cheese, titled “Shake The Kraft: Store at Room Temperature After Opening,” teaches an unexpected way to store grated cheese.

In the first half of the ad, people are shown shaking the cheese container up and down, and many viewers who’ve had their cheese clump and shaken it the same way likely found themselves laughing and thinking, “I know that feeling!” In the latter half, it explains that grated cheese tends to clump if you keep it in the refrigerator and is better stored at room temperature.

After watching, many people probably realized, “It wasn’t the cheese—it was my storage method that was the problem.”