[Tearjerker] The emotional song from the popular commercial. A collection of memorable, popular melodies.

applausechiaki naomi

Naomi Chiaki / Applause [Official Audio]

The song used in Suntory BOSS’s “Alien Jones Series” commercials.

Because the concept—singing on stage while thinking of a deceased lover—happened to resemble Naomi Chiaki’s own experience, it was marketed as a “personal-novel kayō” (a confessional, autobiographical-style pop song).

Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari

Like the flow of a river

The song from Suntory’s “New Kakubin” commercial.

By the time the single record was released, she was already afflicted by illness, and it became Hibari Misora’s final single.

An immortal song about life, marked by her powerful, magnificent singing voice.

I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi

Fuyumi Sakamoto – I'm Falling in Love with You Again

The commercial song for Sanwa Shurui’s “iichiko.” The original, released by Billy BanBan in 2007, was used in the “iichiko” commercials and was later covered by Fuyumi Sakamoto.

Its lustrous vocals are captivating.

The song has also been covered by Eric Martin.

Summertime BluesWatanabe Misato

Misato Watanabe Summer Has Come! ~ My Revolution ~ I Like You ~ Summertime Blues

It was used as the song for the Meiji Yasuda Life “Super Life” commercial.

Released in 1990, it was the first single for which the artist personally wrote both the lyrics and the music.

It’s an up-tempo, bright song that sings of things coming to an end—bittersweet enough to make your eyes well up a little.

crescent moonayaka

Ayaka – Crescent Moon

The song used in the au by KDDI “LISMO” commercial.

Released in 2006, it’s Ayaka’s fourth single.

As Ayaka wrote it while preparing to move to Tokyo, reflecting her feelings for the important people she would be living far away from, its heartfelt vocals and lyrics are moving enough to bring tears.

Bridge of Gloryyuzu

Eikou no Kakehashi – Yuzu (Full)

The song from the Asahi “Kaoru Ryokucha Ibuki” commercial.

It was also used as the official theme song for NHK’s Athens Olympic broadcasts.

It became a hit on numerous charts.

The arrangement was handled by Masataka Matsutoya.

Many people were surely encouraged by this grand piece.

Stay by my side even after autumnMinamino Yoko

Yoko Minamino – Stay by My Side, Even After Autumn (1988)

The theme song for Ezaki Glico’s Pocky commercial.

She appeared in it herself.

This CD, released in 1988, was Japan’s first “color CD.” It also drew attention on the TV show “The Best Ten” when part of the lyrics failed to display due to a mishap.

The glamorous costumes were another highlight.