The plot of “Lost in Traslation” — washed up actor going to Japan to get some money for appearing in commercials is all too real. What is great though, are the sites that archive these lovely commercials like Japander, they even have the notorious Sean Connery ham commercial!
I don’t care if Ewan McGregor is yelling at someone through a yellow megaphone or drinking Roots Coffee, he is still adorable. Brad Pitt seems to be over in Japan making money all the time.
Gaigin a go-go also has a small selection. And here’s an essay about stars in japanese advertising.