Whose Song Is It? ANA’s Popular Commercial Track. A History of CM Songs [2026]
ANA is one of the companies that represents Japan’s aviation industry.
ANA commercials have been on TV for many years, and I’m sure many of you remember them.
Some of the songs featured in these commercials are original tracks written specifically for the ads, but more often they use tie-in songs by popular Japanese artists.
In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive list of ANA’s commercial songs.
They’re all tracks that perfectly match the fresh, uplifting style of the commercials—often themed around travel, the sky, and airplanes—so take your time and give them a listen.
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Shadows of YouthZaitsu Kazuo
Kazuo Zaitsu’s gentle singing voice sinks into the heart in the classic “Seishun no Kage,” which was selected as a joint commercial song by ANA and the Yomiuri Shimbun, along with Platinum (three companies).
It’s the sixth single released on June 5, 1974, by Tulip, the band for which Zaitsu serves as vocalist.
Often sung at weddings, the song can be heard as a story of parting, a beginning, or many things in between.
It’s a perfect classic for an airline commercial that evokes the feeling of a “beginning,” like an airplane taking off and soaring into the sky!
SailingRod Stewart
The classic song “Sailing,” originally sung by the Sutherland Brothers in 1972 and later covered by Rod Stewart to reach No.
1 in the UK, is a masterpiece.
“Sailing” means voyaging, and the song features a grand theme about setting sail in search of freedom.
In the second verse, it sings about taking to the skies in pursuit of freedom, making it a perfect fit for an airline commercial now that international travel has become more accessible.
Why not listen to it alongside a wonderful commercial that evokes the history of flight?
It’s Only a Paper MoonMisora Hibari
Some versions use “It’s Only a Paper Moon.” This timeless classic, created in 1933, has been loved by people all over the world.
It’s also known for being covered by artists like Miles Davis and Frank Sinatra.
And the singer performing “It’s Only a Paper Moon” in this commercial is Hibari Misora, one of Japan’s most iconic vocalists.
She sings it with great elegance, but in fact, it’s said she didn’t speak English.
It’s amazing that she mastered the pronunciation just by listening!
Original songTokoro Jōji
This commercial features George Tokoro lightheartedly conveying that Okinawa offers a wide variety of leisure activities even in winter.
He appears in various locations, showing off his bright smile, which really lets you feel the fun of Okinawa.
The original song he sings with an easygoing vibe delivers that Okinawan fun straight to the viewer.
Its melody evokes Okinawan folk music as it introduces different leisure activities, and it also packs in his trademark comical touch.
What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu
This commercial features Satoshi Tsumabuki, Keiko Kitagawa, and Hidehiko Ishizuka enjoying wintertime Okinawa with their friends, showcasing how fun it is.
Through everyone’s smiles, it conveys the fulfilling feeling that Okinawa is warm even in winter and offers a wide variety of leisure activities.
Further emphasizing the cheerful atmosphere depicted in the visuals is a version of The Drifters’ “Ii Yu Da Na” that incorporates Okinawan elements.
By changing the call-and-response parts of the song to things you can enjoy in Okinawa, it lightly conveys the excitement of all the different experiences available.