JR’s CM song roundup, including SKISKI and more
When it comes to JR commercials, there are all kinds: ones that showcase beautiful footage of tourist spots around Japan, ones that capture trains in motion, and of course the classic “JR SKISKI” series that appears every winter!
These commercials use music that perfectly matches their imagery—gentle tracks that highlight the beauty of the visuals, or upbeat tunes that convey the exhilarating speed of a train.
Many of the songs featured in the “JR SKISKI” series go on to become beloved winter staples, so there are quite a few standout CM tracks.
In this article, we’ll introduce all the songs that have been used in JR commercials so far.
You’re sure to find those buzzworthy tracks or the ones you heard in a CM and couldn’t get out of your head.
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[Including SKISKI] Summary of JR’s Commercial Songs (31–40)
My Favorite (My Favorite Things)toukyou shiokouji
“My Favorite Things,” a song from the musical The Sound of Music, is not only featured in the show but also known as a jazz standard.
In this JR Central “Yes, let’s go to Kyoto” commercial, you can enjoy an arrangement by Tokyo Shiokouji.
It perfectly captures the atmosphere of a Kyoto morning.
I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka
It was released in 1991 as Yutaka Ozaki’s 11th single.
Even after his death, this classic has been covered and passed down by many artists.
It has been featured in numerous commercials, and in 1991 it was also used as the CM song for JR Tokai’s “Fight! Express.”
If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi
It was released in 1974 as Yumi Arai’s third single.
The arrangements differ between the single and the album, and the album version was used as the ending theme song for the film Kiki’s Delivery Service.
In 2005, it was featured in JR East’s “Suica Campaign” commercial, the “Suica and Me” edition.
Breezy Temptation (cover)Itō Ran
Ran Ito’s rendition of “Soyokaze no Yuuwaku” is a cover of Olivia Newton-John’s iconic 70s hit “Have You Never Been Mellow,” and it was featured in JR West’s “Otonabi” TV commercial! Even if you don’t know the title, you’ve probably heard it somewhere at least once.
The fresh, mellow vocals are striking, and Ran Ito’s version preserves the feel of the original while adding a cute, heart-lifting charm.
The fact that she also performed it as part of Candies makes it all the more emotional and irresistible… It’s truly wonderful, isn’t it?
UnstoppableJorge Gonzalez, Jenny
This track features a striking illustration of a JR East Shinkansen racing by.
It’s an original piece composed by Jorge González and Johnny, who have worked on many commercial jingles.
Packed with the driving beat of a Western rock band, the song is quite wild, and the commercial tied in with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is made even cooler as a result.
[Including SKISKI] Summary of JR CM Songs (41–50)
TrainKetsumeishi
It was released in 2007 as Ketsumeishi’s 17th single.
It was used as the CM song for JR East’s commercial commemorating the 20th anniversary of the JR Group’s establishment, marking Ketsumeishi’s first tie-in song in a while.
dazzling personUtoku Keiko
It was released in 1993 as Keiko Utoku’s second solo single.
The song became her best-selling track, charting on Oricon for 22 weeks and achieving long-term sales.
It is one of Keiko Utoku’s signature songs and was used as the theme song for JR Tokai’s “Plus One Campaign” commercial.