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A catchy tune that sounds familiar

There are quite a few songs we often hear—commercial jingles, theme songs, tracks that go viral on social media, and timeless classics—without actually knowing their titles.

Many of us have probably experienced that thrill of carefully listening from the intro, and then, when the chorus hits, realizing, “I know this song!”

In this article, we’ll introduce many of those “songs you’ve heard somewhere before.”

If you’ve been feeling that nagging “I can hum it, but I don’t know what it’s called…” sensation, this is definitely for you.

Catchy, familiar-sounding songs (81–90)

SmileMori Nana

Nana Mori - Smile (Music Video)
SmileMori Nana

This song, sung by Nana Mori, who is active as an actress, is the one she sings in the Oronamin C commercial, right? Have you seen it? Also, when you first heard this song, did any of you think, “Huh, I’ve heard this somewhere before…”? As it turns out, this is a cover of a song originally released by Hofdylan in 1996! It’s arranged to be much more pop and cute than the original, and it suits Mori’s image perfectly, doesn’t it?

Hane Keisuke
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A Small Restaurant in the ForestTeshima Aoi

Aoi Teshima – A Small Restaurant in the Forest (Official Audio)
A Small Restaurant in the ForestTeshima Aoi

Aoi Teshima is a singer who made her major debut with the theme song “Therru’s Song” from the Studio Ghibli film Tales from Earthsea, captivating listeners with her delicate, translucent voice.

Many people have likely heard her 15th digital-only single, “A Small Restaurant in the Forest,” which was featured on NHK’s Minna no Uta.

The lyrics vividly conjure the world suggested by the title and fill you with warmth just by listening.

With its soothing vocals and ensemble that linger in the ear, it’s a track that will heal hearts across generations.

Hoshino Takashi
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Eternal, unchanging loveOda Tetsurō

A song by singer-songwriter Tetsuro Oda, known for providing tracks to Being-affiliated artists who dominated the J-POP scene in the 1990s and for producing female singer Nanase Aikawa.

Since it was used in a Pocari Sweat commercial, many of you have probably heard it.

It’s a timeless classic that hasn’t lost its luster over the years, covered by renowned artists such as Ryuichi Kawamura of LUNA SEA, Kobukuro, and Nanase Aikawa.

Hoshino Takashi
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In conclusion

We’ve introduced lots of songs you’ve probably heard somewhere—commercial or theme songs, tracks blowing up on social media, and timeless J-pop classics that haven’t lost their shine even years after release! Maybe you only knew the chorus before, but when you listened to the whole song, you discovered it’s actually great—and perhaps found a new favorite number.

Be sure to create a fresh playlist that includes not only nostalgic tunes but also new songs!