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.
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Catchy, familiar-sounding songs (51–60)
Going round and roundKami wa saikoro o furanai
A song by the four-piece rock band Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai, formed in Fukuoka Prefecture in 2015.
Chosen as the commercial song for TikTok, a short video platform popular especially among younger generations, it’s an addictive track that conveys a sense of openness and exhilaration befitting the campaign theme of “new encounters.” Its message—urging listeners to believe in themselves and move forward even as days pass, seasons change, and circumstances shift—also resonates strongly with the youth living in a new era.
With crisp, rhythmic guitar cutting and catchy electronic elements, it’s a refreshing, high-velocity number.
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
This is the song that became the theme for the film Brave Story.
It’s a gentle, encouraging track that begins with an acoustic guitar intro, and it has helped me many times.
It makes me feel that I’m not the only one who’s struggling, and that I can keep going.
The first CD I ever bought with my own money was “Ketsui no Asa ni.”
Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko
Timeless masterpiece! Seiko Matsuda’s singing voice is as wonderful as ever, no matter when you listen.
A friend told me they often sing her songs when invited to workplace karaoke.
Since everyone knows them and they’re comfortable to sing, it always turns into a big sing-along.
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)
A song released under the name Urashima Taro, the au commercial character portrayed by Kenta Kiritani, who is active in a wide range of fields as an actor and singer.
The gentle tones of the sanshin and Kenta Kiritani’s husky vocals make it a tune that lingers in your ears.
With bittersweet lyrics that evoke the story shown in the commercial and a melody that conjures images of the Okinawan sea, the overall feel perfectly matches the title.
It’s a track that transcended the category of a commercial jingle to become a major hit—one that almost everyone has likely heard at least once.
An ear-catching, familiar-sounding song (61–70)
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro
As a classic Christmas song that we hear every year, Christmas Eve was released in 1983 as a single by Tatsuro Yamashita and has been featured in various commercials, including for JR Tokai.
In 2014, it was also used as the theme song for the film Miracle: Devil Claus’ Love and Magic, starring Masaki Aiba of Arashi.
It’s a moving winter song that everyone can enjoy, and one I especially recommend to anyone hoping to confess their feelings to someone special at Christmas.
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
Kabutomushi is one of the signature songs by Aiko, a singer-songwriter who represents Japan.
Despite the title, the lyrics and melody carry a wintry atmosphere—a nod to the anecdote that Aiko once thought rhinoceros beetles were winter insects.
With its gently soothing accompaniment and sweet, endearing lyrics, this masterpiece of a ballad resonates deeply.
It’s a classic you’ve likely heard in many places.
LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.
This song is a true classic among classics that has been passed down and sung in Morning Musume for years.
Lately, Morning Musume has been focusing on dance, and they look incredibly cool when you see them live! Even though the members and choreography are different from back then, I hope this song will continue to be sung forever.