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A lovely friendship song

A special feature on friendship songs used in commercials. Carefully selected and introduced unforgettable masterpieces that stay in your heart.

The commercial jingles that play when you turn on the TV.

Among them, songs themed around friendship tend to linger in our hearts.

Friendship songs that sing about bonds and supporting one another can really make your chest swell with emotion.

In this article, we’re spotlighting those friendship songs you’ve heard in commercials.

From nostalgic classics to hot new tracks, we’ve picked a wide range that spans eras and genres.

Think of someone special and see if you can find a new favorite song!

A special feature on friendship songs used in commercials. Carefully selected and introduced unforgettable masterpieces (61–70)

TOMORROWMayo Okamoto

Mayo Okamoto “TOMORROW” — from the DVD released on March 2: ‘Mayo Okamoto 20th Anniversary Tour ~Your Only Story Is Here~’
TOMORROW Mayuo Okamoto

It’s a famous song by Mayo Okamoto that everyone has heard.

The track itself was released in 2000, but it was only recently used in a commercial—for Y!mobile.

It’s an encouraging anthem that cheers up a hurt friend, featuring vivid depictions of real-life situations and straightforward lyrics that leave a strong impression.

Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato

Chisato Moritaka “Kibun Sōkai” (Music Video)
Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato

The 22nd single by Chisato Moritaka, released in 1994.

It’s a song about a beautiful friendship between women: even though the person she likes ends up getting along with her friend, she cheers them on.

It gained popularity after being used in an Asahi Beer commercial.

Later, actress Yumi Adachi covered it, changing part of the lyrics to say “cola” instead of beer.

Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki

Far Away, Far Away – Noriyuki Makihara (Full)
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki

It’s a beloved classic by Noriyuki Makihara that was included on his 1992 album but wasn’t released as a single.

He self-covered the song in 2006, and that version was used in an NTT East Japan commercial featuring Yui Aragaki.

Cheer upTakeuchi Mariya

In recent years, many people have covered this song, but although it’s famous as a Mariya Takeuchi track, it was originally sung by Hiroko Yakushimaru.

After Mariya Takeuchi, who wrote the song, recorded her own self-cover, it was used in a commercial for SEIKO’s Dolce & Exceline.

When you’re heartbroken, it would be wonderful to have a friend who could comfort you like this, wouldn’t it?

We set out on a journey again.Takehara Pisutoru

Takihara Pistol: We Set Out on a Journey Again
We set out on a journey again.Takehara Pisutoru

Featured as the theme song for Itochu Corporation’s commercial, this track is a friendship anthem whose talk-like delivery, gruff vocals, and warm guitar tones by Pistol Takehara resonate deeply.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to over drinks with old friends or colleagues who’ve shared ups and downs together—especially among the guys.