Japanese companies have used western celebrities in their ads for decades, most of them were during the 80-90s when Japan was a economic powerhouse, the trend seems to have died down now due to their stagnate economic but you might be able to see some former A list stars appearing in them. Here is a look back at some
in this one Tommy Lee Jones is a new teacher. We get to see him do mundane Japanese teacher stuff like guarding the school entrance from students who are late and getting complained at by teachers.
Here we see Janet Jackson in different everyday Japanese situations, like Janet returning home from her salarywoman job. Janet as a housewife beating her blanket clean over the balcony gossiping about people having phones. Janet out and about in the city talking on her phone.
Here Mariah, is a game character, she fights, plays soccer and races, promoting coffee
Jennifer sings in Japanese promoting Japanese stereos i think? The song shown in the ad is only a snippet, she actually did a whole song:
