Company anthems are fascinating! Introducing the unique company songs of Japanese firms
Company songs that embody a company’s philosophy, appeal, and passion for work are widely used and well loved in various settings, from PR to cheering on company sports teams.
In recent years in particular, they’ve been drawing attention through company song contests and features on TV programs.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of company songs—from long-cherished, well-known anthems to newly created ones.
There are many styles, from refined enka-inspired tunes to pop songs with rock or idol influences, and the sentiments expressed in the lyrics are just as diverse.
We hope you’ll find a company song you love.
Playlist
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| 1east | Romantic RailwayJR Kyūshū |  play_arrow | A corporate stance that walks together with JR Kyushu’s railways |
| 2east | Yamaha Motor Company SongYamaha Hatsudōki |  play_arrow | The company song composed by Hiroko Taniyama is surprisingly good. |
| 3east | Advance, Kagome!Kagome |  play_arrow | Kagome 120th Anniversary Commemorative Dance Video |
| 4east | Nippon Break Industries company songNihon Bureiku Kōgyō |  | A demolition company’s corporate anthem—a hero-style, laugh-out-loud song |
| 5east | Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterJR kamotsu |  play_arrow | Freight train song, running with feelings on board |
| 6east | Ah, glory to the Sokei.ALSOK |  play_arrow | A company song expresses the soul of the company. |
| 7east | DREAM3000Sky Kabushikigaisha |  play_arrow | Three company songs by Sky Inc., with music videos, danced by employees |
| 8east | Delicious MemoriesKikkōman Gurūpu |  play_arrow | Kikkoman company song, a moving piece with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto |
| 9east | Door of SmilesMeiji Yasuda Seimei Hoken |  play_arrow | Maki Ohguro's Door of Smiles |
| 10east | Harmony of CoexistenceKiyanon Kabushiki Gaisha |  play_arrow | The Tokyo Mixed Chorus sings a march-style company song. |
| 11east | Heart to HeartRōson Gurūpu |  play_arrow | Cheering song for when Lawson surpasses 10,000 stores |
| 12east | Spot Story ~Chapter 1~Supotto Sharoushi-kun Shakai Hoken Rōmushi Hōjin |  play_arrow | A certified labor and social security attorney solves business owners’ problems |
| 13east | I, Saison.Kuredi Sezon Gurūpu |  play_arrow | Credit Saison company anthem, employees sing passionately |
| 14east | Feelings reach.efupiko |  play_arrow | FP Corporation’s company song wins the grand prize |
| 15east | BloomingKokū Kabushiki Gaisha |  play_arrow | Kokuu Inc.’s Life Support Song |
| 16east | Door to the UniverseKabushiki Gaisha Densō |  play_arrow | A refreshing song of hope for DENSO’s founding anniversary |
| 17east | This dream is the futurepanasonikku |  play_arrow | Panasonic’s aspirations for the future |
| 18east | Every day is a treasurepokapoka hoikuen |  play_arrow | Introducing the anthem of Pokapoka Nursery School |
| 19east | Sachiko Sakura’s Song: In Search of the TruthKabushiki Gaisha Ai Ai Esu |  play_arrow | Sakura Sachiko Detective Agency’s Showa-style original song |
| 20east | Challenge to changeKabushiki Gaisha Kurimoto Tekkōsho |  play_arrow | Expressing Kurimoto Corporation’s manufacturing spirit |
| 21east | Toward TomorrowJR Nishi-Nihon |  | JR West company song, lyrics by Toyohisa Araki |
| 22east | Seino Transportation Company SongSeino Unyu |  play_arrow | Seino Transportation’s company song: its charm lies in its masculinity and nostalgia. |
| 23east | Bright future ~ Forge ahead on the pathless road! ~Kabushiki Gaisha Tenpo Inobēshon |  | A company anthem PV brimming with the unity of a small to medium-sized enterprise, full of motivation. |
| 24east | In the dawning skyJR Higashi-Nihon |  play_arrow | A company song with lyrics written by an employee and supplemented by a famous lyricist |
| 25east | Broiled Eel by a Master Eel ChefYamada Suisan Kabushiki Gaisha |  play_arrow | Yamada Suisan’s Eel Song is trending online |
| 26east | You raise me upCeltic Woman |  play_arrow | Expressing Panasonic VIERA’s commitment |
| 27east | Ever new each dayNTT |  play_arrow | The NTT company song was composed by Norio Maeda with lyrics by Tokiko Iwatani. |
| 28east | See The Worldichiran |  play_arrow | Ichiran company song, created by employees and matured for three years |
| 29east | All together again tomorrowNPO Hōjin Denzaburō Shōkai |  play_arrow | A song to cheer on truck drivers |
| 30east | for me, for you.Kokū Kabushiki Gaisha |  play_arrow | Kokuu Inc.'s rock company anthem is high quality. |
| 31east | company songKabushiki Gaisha SUBARU |  play_arrow | SUBARU’s new company song changes while valuing tradition |
| 32east | Song of CarbonNihon Kaabon Kabushiki Gaisha |  play_arrow | A company song composed by Yuji Koseki |
| 33east | company songNippon Yūsen Kabushiki Kaisha |  play_arrow | NYK Line's 100th Anniversary Company Song |
| 34east | WING HAPPINESKabushiki Gaisha ENEOS Uingu |  play_arrow | A song that expresses ENEOS Wing’s corporate stance and positivity |
| 35east | Shiseido Company SongKabushiki-gaisha Shiseido |  play_arrow | Shiseido’s company song is a piece imbued with wishes for beauty and growth. |
| 36east | Sunshine DaysTitan |  play_arrow | Titan’s company song, passionately sung by its affiliated talents |