Japanese firms launch new TV commercials starring Imada Mio and Sugisaki Hana

Hankyu Hanshin Real Estate Co. released the third installment of its "Hitomachi" brand‑promotion series, titled "Hankyu Hanshin Real Estate goes overseas?" The 30‑second spot features actress Imada Mio and was filmed at the Central Park Mall in Jakarta, Indonesia. It begins airing on August 4 2026 across the Tokyo and Kansai metropolitan areas, highlighting the company’s overseas real‑estate projects in ASEAN, Australia, North America and Europe.

NSW Co., a Tokyo‑based IT solutions provider, launched the second TV commercial of its campaign on August 3 2026. The ad stars actress Sugisaki Hana and depicts her walking through Shibuya’s cityscape while a Chicago‑based song plays, underscoring the firm’s message of harmonising people and technology. The spot premiered on TV Asahi’s "Hōdō Station" and will later run on Kansai TV drama slots. Both companies aim to strengthen brand awareness and promote their respective expansion strategies through these high‑profile celebrity campaigns.