[July 2024] Compilation of commercial jingles

Love Song of Lumkimura miho (asagaya shimai)

Love Song of Lum

This is an homage by the Asagaya Sisters to a past Suntory Oolong Tea commercial.

Set to a Chinese-language rendition of “Lum’s Love Song” as the BGM, it depicts each of them enjoying Chinese cuisine.

While promoting Suntory Oolong Tea’s function of reducing abdominal fat, it also sprinkles in plenty of humorous moments, like quippy asides about each other’s actions.

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Call From RioToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora

CALL FROM RIO

In the commercial for Kirin Beer’s Chu-Hi, Hyoketsu Muto (zero sugar), Issey Takahashi appears.

In a seaside bar, all the customers are drinking Hyoketsu Muto, highlighting how widely the product is embraced.

It wraps up with Takahashi taking a delicious-looking sip, a direction that really reinforces its appeal!

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Hymn to Love with stringsToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora

Hymn to Love with strings

Featuring scenes from Toyama, Fukui, and Ishikawa—each showcasing their local attractions—this is a commercial from JR West.

It promotes the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen once again, and the ad shows Ayami Nakajo actually riding the train.

The background music is “Hymne à l’amour with strings” by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.

“Hymne à l’amour” was originally a classic chanson sung by France’s Édith Piaf, and many people in Japan may recognize it from Fubuki Koshiji’s cover as well.

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A Blue Summer With YouIshigaki Yū

[Commercial Song] Yu Ishigaki / Aoi Natsu wo Kimi to (Lyric Video)

This is a commercial for Natsu-Ume, a refreshing plum-based soft drink.

Set in summer, it features softly illustrated scenes of a parent and child enjoying Natsu-Ume, creating a heartwarming vibe just by watching.

The BGM is “Aoi Natsu wo Kimi to,” sung by Yu Ishigaki, formerly of Yanawaraba.

At the time the commercial aired, the song had not yet been released, drawing attention from fans.

It’s a memorable track with beautiful vocals and a pleasing melodic line.

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aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Wishful Longing (Inspire Movie for the film “If Only I Could Meet You Again at the Hill Where That Flower Blooms”) *NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen performance song

This commercial introduces the wide range of services provided by U-NEXT HOLDINGS, including USEN and U-NEXT, as well as smartphone ordering and serving robots at restaurants, and cashless payments.

The CM also features scenes from the film “If Only I Could Meet You Again on the Hill Where That Flower Blooms,” starring Natsuki Deguchi, and the background music is Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Sobo.” It’s a masterpiece whose straightforward, heartfelt lyrics and moving melody are deeply touching.

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SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Sakurazaka (Full ver.)

This is a commercial introducing the services and products provided by U-NET HOLDINGS, including USEN and U-NEXT.

The CM also features titles starring Masaharu Fukuyama, such as the film “The End of the Matinee” and the drama “Last Man: The Blind Profiler.” The background music uses Fukuyama’s signature song “Sakurazaka,” released in 2000—a captivating track with a gentle melody and his calm, soothing vocals.

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Paint Like a ChildHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata – Paint Like a Child (JTB Collaboration Movie)

This commercial from the travel agency JTB features Nao Matsushita enjoying an overseas trip.

Two versions were produced: the “Photogenic” edition and the “Gourmet” edition.

The videos spotlight townscapes and tourist attractions that make you excited just by watching, as well as dishes that look incredibly delicious.

The background music is Motohiro Hata’s “Paint Like a Child,” a song previously used in JTB commercials.

Its refreshing melody makes it especially appealing.

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