New Funabashi Keiba TV CM 'HEART BEAT' Starring New Ambassador Tomohisa Yamashita Starts Airing April 28, 2026!

The Chiba Prefecture Horse Racing Association (Funabashi City, Chiba) will begin airing a new TV CM titled 'HEART BEAT' on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, featuring Tomohisa Yamashita, who was appointed as the Funabashi Keiba Park Official Ambassador this April.

### Highlights of the New TV CM
Tomohisa Yamashita, a native of Funabashi City, Chiba, has been appointed as the Funabashi Keiba Park Official Ambassador. For Mr. Yamashita, who has long held the desire to 'revitalize the town of Funabashi,' this is a true 'local homecoming.' The appointment was made under the concept of 'HEART BEAT DAYS,' which expresses the evolving Funabashi Racecourse and the Minami-Funabashi area as a 'heartbeat' town, with Mr. Yamashita representing the local community.

The CM was filmed at Funabashi Racecourse. Centered on the rising heat and excitement that builds with the progress of the race, it captures scenes from start to finish, expressing the power of the dirt track through visuals. It depicts the moment the entire venue reaches its climax as the perspectives of spectators, jockeys, and racehorses intersect. Mr. Yamashita enters the racecourse as a spectator and leaves a powerful message while watching the race: 'Is your heart shaking? Is it pounding? Excitement found only here. Joy found only here. Life needs more heartbeats.' The biggest highlight is the riding scene featuring Mr. Yamashita. Pay attention to his co-starring with Funabashi's legendary horse, 'Mutually.'

Additionally, iconic spots such as the Carotta Gate appear in the CM, conveying the charm of Funabashi Racecourse where various ways to enjoy yourself exist beyond just the races.

### Making of the New TV CM
**The first co-starring between Funabashi's representatives! Tomohisa Yamashita is fascinated by the famous horse 'Mutually'!**
In this CM, a first-time collaboration was realized between 'Mutually,' who carved his name as a representative horse of Funabashi and now serves as a lead horse, and Mr. Yamashita.

When Mutually appeared on set, Mr. Yamashita's eyes sparkled as he said, 'Amazing,' and he even took a commemorative photo with his smartphone. During the shoot, he was seen interacting with the horse with great affection, gently embracing him and stroking his head while saying, 'Good boy.'

In the highlight riding scene, he demonstrated a masterful and smooth mounting. Director, stable hands, and staff were impressed, with comments like 'He looks like a Prince on a white horse,' 'Divine,' and 'His riding posture is truly heart-beating,' changing the atmosphere of the set entirely.

Between shoots, Mr. Yamashita directly fed Mutually, and they seemed to hit it off perfectly. Mutually also looked somewhat satisfied, and the gentle interactions between them enveloped the set in a peaceful atmosphere.

**About 100 extras participated under the cold sky! Mr. Yamashita's natural behavior warms the set.**
About 100 extras participated in the shoot, which lasted from noon until late at night in strong, cold winds. Mr. Yamashita spoke cheerfully and casually to the extras and photographers between takes, and his personality warmed the atmosphere of the site.

Even when the director gave an abstract request to 'imagine the horse you are cheering for is running,' he expressed the excitement through changes in his expression. As he adjusted fine nuances to match the direction, the director praised him, saying, 'Perfect' and 'Wonderful!'

The passion put into each expression perfectly embodied the CM's theme 'HEART BEAT DAYS,' highlighting the overwhelming acting skills of Mr. Yamashita, who is active on the world stage.

### New TV CM Overview
Title: Funabashi Keiba 2026 'HEART BEAT' Edition
Cast: Tomohisa Yamashita
Air Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 04:00

**Image Song: MAN WITH A MISSION 'Raise your flag'**
'Raise your flag' is a song released by MAN WITH A MISSION in 2015. Over a heavy and speedy sound, it expresses a powerful message of 'raising one's own beliefs and moving forward while resisting adversity.'