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.
Playlist
| Commercial songs from the 2000s. A roundup of nostalgic hits from the 00s. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK | play_arrow | A summer love song, a song for adult women in the height of midsummer |
| 2east | I’m homeDo As Infinity | play_arrow | The masterpiece “Kaeru Basho” by Do As Infinity |
| 3east | DreamlandBENNIE K | play_arrow | Coca-Cola campaign song |
| 4east | BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s tropical summer song |
| 5east | Life goes onDragon Ash | play_arrow | Dragon Ash’s signature song “Life goes on” |
| 6east | Joyfulikimonogakari | play_arrow | Joyful, a masterpiece brimming with fun |
| 7east | FlowerORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | ORANGE RANGE's “Hana” is a signature song. |
| 8east | CHE.R.RYYUI | play_arrow | YUI's spring love song, youthful memories |
| 9east | Haneuma RiderPorunogurafiti | play_arrow | Porno Graffitti’s popular song, “Haneuma Rider.” |
| 10east | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika | play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s winter song “Yuki no Hana” |
| 11east | An endlessly continuing storyMISIA | play_arrow | MISIA’s hopeful ballad song |
| 12east | Fashion Leader feat. Soy SauceORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | An article introducing popular songs by ORANGE RANGE |
| 13east | I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa | play_arrow | Thelma Aoyama’s answer song. A track that resonates in the season of farewells. |
| 14east | WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro | play_arrow | A collaboration song by Ayaka and Kobukuro. |
| 15east | Same road, same placeGō Hiromi | play_arrow | Hiromi Go is captivating in the Takasu Clinic commercial |
| 16east | Pink Unrequited LoveMatsuura Aya | play_arrow | The Appeal of Aya Matsuura’s Signature Song “Momoiro Kataomoi” |
| 17east | swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti | play_arrow | Porno Graffitti's "Agehachō" is a popular song. |
| 18east | AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO | play_arrow | Shinkansen Theme Song by TOKIO |
| 19east | Beautiful daysFuruchi Toko | play_arrow | Bring your beautiful hair back with Pantene’s hair care |
| 20east | crescent moonayaka | play_arrow | Introduction to Ayaka’s signature song “Mikazuki” |
| 21east | The Maiden with Flaxen HairShimatani Hitomi | play_arrow | It became a signature song after being sung by Hitomi Shimatani in a commercial. |
| 22east | Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken | play_arrow | Ken Hirai's commercial song gets huge response and is released on CD |
| 23east | My WayDef Tech | play_arrow | Def Tech’s song was used in a Yokohama Tires commercial. |
| 24east | In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez | play_arrow | A powerful story of a woman’s dedicated efforts in basketball |
| 25east | butterflyKimura Kaera | play_arrow | A classic wedding song by Kaela Kimura. |
| 26east | You Go Your WayCHEMISTRY | play_arrow | A moving ballad of chemistry (CHEMISTRY) |
| 27east | me me sheRADWIMPS | play_arrow | The vibe of Heisei-era love songs, a bittersweet yearning for love. |
| 28east | telepathyORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | A song by Macaroni Enpitsu that sings of the transience and preciousness of youth |
| 29east | Joyfulikimonogakari | play_arrow | The memorable song from the Pocky commercial, with a bright, cheerful vocal |
| 30east | Just the two of usRADWIMPS | play_arrow | Heisei-era love song, a track that lets emotions unfold. |
| 31east | If I sing to the sky175R | play_arrow | 175R's signature youth rock song |
| 32east | You are the star.Sazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | A cheering song by Southern All Stars |
| 33east | travelingUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | Hikaru Utada expresses a song about racing with a lover under the theme of the future |
| 34east | two peopleaiko | play_arrow | aiko’s “Futari” is a heartrending love song. |
| 35east | CHE.R.RYYUI | play_arrow | Flip-phone love mail, pure feelings |
| 36east | HEROMr.Children | play_arrow | Mr.Children's moving cheer song |
| 37east | Song of LoveSutoroberī Furawā | play_arrow | Ai no Uta, the Pikmin commercial song by Strawberry Flower |
| 38east | futureMr.Children | play_arrow | Mr.Children’s Pocari Sweat |
| 39east | That’s all.Fukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | A refreshing summer classic that conveys feelings of love |
| 40east | JEWELHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | A song of feelings and gratitude for someone dear |
| 41east | Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke | play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s classic summer song, “Naminori Johnny” (Surfing Johnny) |
| 42east | Peach-Colored Unrequited LoveMatsuura Aya | play_arrow | Aya Matsuura’s peach-colored love song |
| 43east | TogetherMONKEY MAJIK | play_arrow | A heartwarming commercial depicting Subaru’s everyday life |
| 44east | Everybody ShakeWada Akiko | play_arrow | In a hair growth contest commercial, emotion and music |
| 45east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku | play_arrow | A newly licensed man drives to McDonald’s |
| 46east | SAKURAikimonogakari | play_arrow | Ikimonogakari’s signature song SAKURA |
| 47east | The Song of the Lucky Cat Ducktatsuya-kun to mayumiinu | play_arrow | Tatsuya-kun and Mayumiinu reach one million downloads |
| 48east | I wanna see youAbe Mao | play_arrow | Abe Mao’s major debut song |
| 49east | Original songhofudiran | play_arrow | The TV commercial for the plug-in Febreze is memorable. |
| 50east | Madder-colored skyRemioromen | play_arrow | Remioromen’s “Akanezora” was used in a commercial in 2007. |
| 51east | Happy DaysOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s “Happy Days” gives me energy |
| 52east | Aim for tomorrow!TOKIO | play_arrow | A commercial proposing Shinken Zemi for entering high school |
| 53east | Your refreshing feelingsZARD | play_arrow | A commercial for a product that controls summer sweat and keeps you comfortable |
| 54east | So take a step forwardHi-Fi CAMP | play_arrow | Hi-Fi CAMP's youthful pop song |
| 55east | bookmarkAqua Timez | play_arrow | Aqua Timez’s youth song |
| 56east | One Of A KindMICHI | play_arrow | A cool and powerful commercial for the Subaru DEX |
| 57east | A New DayPorunogurafiti | play_arrow | Satoshi Tsumabuki feeling exhilarated in an Impreza |
| 58east | Bridge Over TomorrowRemioromen | ![]() | Conveying the fun of the seaside and the importance of staying hydrated |
| 59east | Merry XmasBoA | play_arrow | BoA’s 2004 single, a Christmas love ballad |
| 60east | PROMISE “I DO” featuring UTADA HIKARUDaikoku Maki | play_arrow | Powerful songs by Maki Ohguro and Hikaru Utada |
| 61east | WAO!yunikōn | play_arrow | Aquarius hero commercial features Matsuzaka |
| 62east | Dear WOMANSMAP | play_arrow | Shiseido commercial song by SMAP |
| 63east | LIFE feat.birdMondo Grosso | play_arrow | Expressing the sense of freedom and fun of an Okinawan vacation |
| 64east | Hurry XmasL’Arc〜en〜Ciel | play_arrow | Kazu Miura stars in a Christmas-themed Legacy commercial |
| 65east | Love ParadeORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | Connect with people through song and share the joy |
| 66east | I can’t put it into wordsOda Kazumasa | play_arrow | Off Course’s Kazumasa Oda’s classic song “Kotoba ni Dekinai” (Can’t Put It into Words) |
| 67east | Beautiful personikimonogakari | play_arrow | Atsuki Aibu’s commercial on staying healthy through the winter |
| 68east | Sounds good, let’s make it awesome!Za Hairouzu | play_arrow | The refreshing song from the Aquarius commercial |
| 69east | the last day of the monthsupittsu | play_arrow | Conveying the importance of sports and hydration |
| 70east | Maybe SomedayJYONGRI | play_arrow | TV commercial for Alinamin R that resets fatigue |
| 71east | I can see you againKetsumeishi | play_arrow | The ANESSA commercial in which Yuri Ebihara appears as her duplicate |
| 72east | Weather Forecast LoverCHAGE and ASKA | play_arrow | A refreshing VIVIO commercial brimming with youthful exhilaration |
| 73east | Tarako, tarako, tarakokigurumi | play_arrow | The kigurumi Tarako commercial song is highly addictive. |
| 74east | NEO UNIVERSEL’Arc〜en〜Ciel | play_arrow | The song used in the Shiseido PN commercial |
| 75east | I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa | play_arrow | Soba ni Iru ne, a signature song by Thelma Aoyama |
| 76east | Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi | play_arrow | The Zexy commercials are memorable as advertisements that represent the Heisei era. |
| 77east | Nōbi Love SongIshihara Junko | play_arrow | Junko Ishihara appears in a commercial wearing a kimono |
| 78east | HEROMr.Children | play_arrow | The Appeal and Success of Mr.Children’s “HERO” |
| 79east | Love DownloadNakama Yukie / Daunrōzu | play_arrow | A song that was unusual at the time, going from a chaku-uta (mobile ringtone) release to a CD release |
| 80east | ecstasyUA | play_arrow | UA's R2 advertisement, with impressive music and visuals |
| 81east | So it’s summer.Za Hairouzu | play_arrow | A commercial video depicting the fun of soccer |
| 82east | one thing or anotherFujii Takashi | play_arrow | Oronamin C Job-Hunting Support Commercial |
| 83east | White LoversKuwata Keisuke | play_arrow | A ballad that depicts the feelings of winter love |
| 84east | SIGNALKAT-TUN | play_arrow | KAT-TUN’s second single, making waves in the Docomo commercial |
| 85east | Mushroom Songkinoko ooru sutazu | play_arrow | The Hokuto mushroom commercial jingle is memorable. |
| 86east | Galaxy Express 999EXILE | play_arrow | EXILE covers Galaxy Express 999 |
| 87east | Ti AmoEXILE | play_arrow | EXILE’s sweet singing voice is captivating. |
| 88east | Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi | play_arrow | A song born from a Zexy commercial |
| 89east | MHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s signature song “M” is a sad song about parting. |
| 90east | telepathyORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | au's commercial uses ORANGE RANGE |
| 91east | I can see you againKetsumeishi | play_arrow | Introduction to Ketsumeishi’s summer songs |


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