Masterpieces and popular songs of The Elephant Kashimashi

Blown by the windElefanto Kashimashi

Blowing in the Wind / Elephant Kashimashi cover / nana

Depicting a wind no different from the everyday, this piece is a song that evokes the extraordinary within the ordinary.

Hiroji Miyamoto’s overwhelming vocal power and the band’s robust sound resonate deeply.

Released in 1997 and used in a Glico commercial, it has continued to stay close to many listeners’ hearts.

Included on the album “Hashire Ashita ni Mukatte — Tsukiyo no Uta,” it has since been featured across various media.

Highly recommended for those feeling life’s joys and sorrows, or seeking small changes in their daily routine.

Like a gentle breeze that stays by your side, it will surely wrap you in its embrace.

Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi

Like the Moon Tonight / Elephant Kashimashi

This famous song layers feelings for a loved one onto a beautiful moonlit night.

Its vivid imagery evokes summer breezes and the night sky, poignantly conveying a heart wandering in search of a lost love.

It also carries a sense of strength—never losing hope and continuing to seek new love—making the lyrics truly resonant.

Released in July 1997, it was Elephant Kashimashi’s first tie-in as a TV drama theme song.

Created as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Because the Moon Shines at Night,” it became a key track that greatly expanded the band’s recognition.

Recommended for anyone who has experienced heartbreak or parting, and for those looking for a new beginning.

Run toward tomorrowElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi – Run Toward Tomorrow [Official Video]

This is one of Elephant Kashimashi’s signature songs, with a driving melody and powerful lyrics that resonate deeply.

Released in February 1997, it was also used as the ending theme for NHK General’s “Pop Jam,” capturing the hearts of many listeners.

Included on the album “Run Toward Tomorrow – Tsukiyo no Uta,” it is known as Elekashi’s biggest hit.

Hiroji Miyamoto’s passionate vocals and lyrics that give you the courage to move forward are especially compelling.

When you feel like you’re about to stop, listening to this song will make you feel, “I have to keep going.” It’s also a perfect track to accompany your run.

Ordinary DaysElefanto Kashimashi

Ordinary Days / The Elephant Kashimashi

A captivating song with lyrics that capture special moments tucked into everyday life.

Beneath its gentle, calm atmosphere, you can still feel Elephant Kashimashi’s signature passion.

Released as a single in February 2002, it was unveiled as a lead track for the album “Life.” The lyrics, co-written by Hiroji Miyamoto and Takeshi Kobayashi, depict the beauty hidden in ordinary days.

Because it came out during a time when their television appearances had begun to decrease, the footage of this song is said to be especially treasured.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to cherish their feelings for a loved one and the realizations found in daily life.

Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi – “Our Tomorrow”

Known as one of Elephant Kashimashi’s signature songs, this work is packed with the experiences and emotions of Hiroji Miyamoto in his forties.

It powerfully sings of the innocence of the teens, the confusion of the twenties, and the love and maturity of the thirties, resonating with many listeners.

Released in November 2007 as their 34th single, it was featured in a commercial for House Foods’ “Ukon no Chikara.” Later, in 2019, it gained further attention as the theme song for the TBS drama “Shudan Sasen!!”.

Sharing life’s joys and hardships, its powerful lyrics and passionate vocals—sometimes moving listeners to tears—offer courage and hope in everyday life.

At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi – At the End of Sorrow [Official Video]

If you had to pick a signature song by Elephant Kashimashi, it would be this one! Born during a turning point for the band, it was released in April 1996.

The lyrics, which sing about the importance of facing forward after overcoming sorrow, resonate with many people.

Hiroji Miyamoto’s powerful vocals and the simple yet piercing melody are especially compelling.

It was also used in a Glico “Almond Chocolate” commercial, which gave the band’s popularity a major boost.

It’s the perfect track for when you’re feeling down or need a push.

A great entry point even for those who’ve never listened to Elekashi before.

Listen to the musicElefanto Kashimashi

25 listen to the music

One of the signature songs by Elephant Kashimashi, a band that represents Japan’s rock scene, is included on the album “STARTING OVER,” released in January 2008.

Combining Hiroji Miyamoto’s overwhelming vocal prowess with the band’s robust sound, the track was also used as a corporate commercial song for Nishi-Nippon City Bank.

While depicting a scene of two people in Inokashira Park, the lyrics delicately express anxieties about the future and a premonition of parting, resonating with many listeners.

For those struggling with love or human relationships, it is a song that offers empathy and comfort.