The Huis Ten Bosch commercial song. A popular jingle.
Huis Ten Bosch, a theme park in Nagasaki Prefecture, is known as Japan’s largest theme park, offering a wide variety of ways to enjoy yourself—from attractions, shows, and events to restaurants and hotels.
Various seasonal events are held every year, and commercials are aired on TV each time.
Those commercials often feature songs by popular artists from Japan and abroad, and many viewers ask, “Whose song is that?” In this article, we’ll introduce all the songs used in Huis Ten Bosch commercials, past and present, so you can find the track you’ve been looking for!
Huis Ten Bosch commercial songs. Popular commercial songs (1–10)
Never Wanna Grow UpKatrina Stone
The song used in the 2019 “New Passports from 10/1!” version and the 2020 “Great Harvest Festival in the Flower Town” version was “Never Wanna Grow Up.” It’s included on the album of the same name released by Katrina Stone in 2016.
Fresh and rhythmic, it perfectly enhances the fun, carefree mood at Huis Ten Bosch.
The lyrics capture feelings unique to youth, with a quirky theme of not wanting to grow up because you wish the happy times would last longer.
The expansive chorus is also pleasing to the ear, wrapping you in a happy mood.
A world without tearsAAA
AAA’s 2016 single “A World Without Tears,” which was featured in the “Kingdom of Light” commercial.
Its quintessentially avex-style melody and lyrics are striking, and it’s a ballad that seeps into the chill like a cold miracle.
It starts off cool and bittersweet, then gradually grows warmer.
The steady, flowing delivery and the expansive chorus seem to overlap with fragments of emotion.
The members’ vocal work is outstanding—of course including the pre-final-chorus harmony by Misako Uno and Chiaki Ito.
Since their hiatus, the lyrics hit even harder, and I can’t help but feel that the seven-member AAA itself was a kind of “world without tears.”
lightSutoreitenā & Hata Motohiro
Akari, which played in the 2017 commercial “Hoshi no Christmas” and was released that November.
It’s a medium-tempo ballad you’d want drifting across a clear night sky.
There aren’t any explicit seasonal keywords, yet it conveys a strong Christmas mood.
It’s Straightener’s first collaboration work.
The lyrics and composition were co-written, and the dimensional soundscape crafted by both artists—each adept at nostalgic styles—is a must-hear.
And Horie and Motohiro Hata’s twin vocals are just fantastic.
It’s a warm song that feels like it lights a candle in your heart.
Shall we go home holding hands?Keyakizaka46
Keyakizaka46’s “Te o Tsunaide Kaerou ka,” which was tied in as the commercial song for “Robot no Oukoku,” is a pop tune included as a coupling track to their debut single “Silent Majority,” the release that shattered conventional idol norms, and it has long energized their live shows.
Centered on a student romance concept, it’s a classic packed with fresh, invigorating charm that sings about the importance of losing yourself without worrying about others’ eyes.
For some, this song was their youth; even now, listening to it can make you feel young again.
Among Keyakizaka46’s catalog, it stands out for its straightforward pop appeal, with playful choreography like the ‘circling the hand over a café latte’ move, and the fun little skits by the Yukkanen duo—Yuka Sugai and Akane Moriya—showcasing an innocent, heartwarming side.
Without YouReachback
Reachback is a four-piece pop-rock band from the UK.
Their song “Without You” features a lightly popping rhythm, sparkling sound, and a catchy melody you’ll find yourself humming in no time.
This breezy, slightly bittersweet pop tune fits seamlessly for friends, couples, and families alike, adding vibrant color to a fun trip to Huis Ten Bosch.
It’s a perfect track for making wonderful memories.
The future where I existTHE BEAT GARDEN
This is THE BEAT GARDEN’s fifth single, tied in with the 2018 commercial—the spring vacation “Family” edition featuring Doraemon.
As we grow up and start to perceive things we couldn’t see before, there are also things we stop seeing or end up suppressing.
This song captures those anxieties and hopes for the future.
The lyrics, written by leader U, are sure to give you the courage to be yourself amid the changing days.
With its dazzling sound, refreshing melody, and THE BEAT GARDEN’s vocals, it’ll clear away the haze!
BeautifulCream
“Beautiful,” a mid-tempo ballad released in 2013 by CREAM, the duo of singer Minami and rapper/trackmaker Staxx T, was featured in a commercial for the Osaka Castle illumination event.
It’s a song whose messages resonate with the everyday dramas and pains anyone can experience, gently encouraging you with the words, “It’s okay to take it slow,” and bringing a tear to your eye.
It sings about the preciousness of life and a beauty that embraces both shadow and light.