Commercial songs from the 2000s. A roundup of nostalgic hits from the 00s.
When it comes to Japanese music from the 2000s, many listeners who lived through that era probably find a lot of songs deeply nostalgic.
In particular, for those born in the late ’80s to early ’90s, there are likely countless tracks that accompanied their youth.
Back then, a lot of 2000s J-pop was also widely used in commercials, so you often heard these songs while watching TV.
In this article, we’ll introduce a slew of nostalgic 2000s J-pop tracks that were featured in commercials at the time!
You might come across many songs you haven’t heard in a while, but they’re all tunes that will fill you with nostalgia and warm your heart.
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Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken
This is the song that the boy and Ken Hirai sang in the Toyota Corolla Fielder commercial.
Released in 2004, the track was originally created for the commercial and wasn’t planned for release, but due to the strong response after the ad aired, it was decided to put it out on CD.
It has been described as “a song that my childhood self wrote to my future self, and that my adult self wrote to my past self,” and the visuals in the commercial seem to reflect that backstory.
With lyrics that dwell on precious feelings and Hirai’s beautiful high notes, it’s a track that really strikes at the heart.
I’m homeDo As Infinity
Released in September 2001, the classic album DEEP FOREST reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
The third track on the album, this song by Do As Infinity is also well known as the CM song for Morinaga’s “Organic Cereal.” Its refreshing acoustic guitar tones and warm melody are soothing, and it remains a beloved hidden gem among fans.
The lyrics, which sing about the importance of having a “place to return to” in everyday life, gently sink into the listener’s heart.
Tomiko Van’s tender yet resolute vocals deliver each word with care.
If you listen to it when you come home tired or when you feel nostalgic for your hometown, it will surely bring you peace.
The Maiden with Flaxen HairShimatani Hitomi
Hitomi Shimatani appeared in a 2002 commercial for Kao Essential Damage Care, where she performed an a cappella rendition of “Amairo no Kami no Otome.” The song originally came out in 1968 by the Village Singers, and Shimatani’s cover version was released in 2002.
This commercial sparked her breakthrough, and the song has remained beloved as one of her signature tracks across generations.
The original version she sings is an up-tempo track with a memorable, danceable beat, making it a song that fully showcases her refreshing vocals.
crescent moonayaka
When it comes to Ayaka, she has many signature songs, but you definitely can’t leave out “Mikazuki.” Released in 2006 as her fourth single, it’s a famous number that many artists have covered.
It was also used that year as the theme song for the au by KDDI LISMO Music Store commercial.
It’s a love song you’ll want to sink into at night, one that really draws you in—especially resonant for those in long-distance relationships.
AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO
Released in 2003, this is one of TOKIO’s signature songs, created for a JR Central campaign.
In addition to being used in JR Central commercials, it was also adopted as the Shinkansen onboard chime for 20 years, from 2003 to 2023, making it no exaggeration to call it the Shinkansen’s theme song.
Its hopeful, forward-looking lyrics and travel-themed lines leave a strong impression, and combined with a bright, catchy melody, it’s a track beloved by many.
My WayDef Tech
In the “Wind Farm” installment of Yokohama Tire’s ECO Tire DNA commercial that aired around 2005, Def Tech’s “My Way” was featured.
They’ve produced many popular tracks over the years, but for many people, this CM was how they first discovered the duo when they heard this song.
It’s one of the signature songs of their career, and in 2020 they performed it on THE FIRST TAKE, which surely brought back memories for many listeners.
2000s commercial jingles. A roundup of nostalgic hits from the 2000s (21–30)
butterflyKimura Kaera
Singer Kaela Kimura, with her distinctive and cute voice and keen fashion sense, continues to shine with a strong presence.
Her first digital-only single, “Butterfly,” which was featured in Recruit’s Zexy commercial, is still beloved today as a wedding staple.
Said to have been written for a friend’s wedding, the message brims with Kimura’s overflowing love for her friend.
Its majestic yet pop-tinged ensemble and melody resonate deeply, making it a heartwarming number that warms you just by listening.
