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 CM Songs (41–50)
Can’t Stop Fallin’ in Loveglobe
This is globe’s seventh single, released in 1996.
Tetsuya Komuro wrote and composed the song.
It sold over 1.3 million copies and has become one of globe’s signature tracks.
It was used as the campaign song for JR East’s “JR ski ski.”
beyond; the distance; the other side; yonderyuzu
The song used in JR West’s Sanyo–Kyushu Shinkansen through-service commercial (Mizuho/Sakura), Kumamoto & Kagoshima edition, is Yuzu’s grand medium-tempo ballad “Kanata.” It’s included on their 2011 album “2-NI-.” The chorus that expands out from the spoken, conversational parts leaves a strong impression.
Yuzu are also known for large-scale songs like this one, which seem to pair perfectly with sweeping vistas and majestic natural scenery.
It’s a song that resonates with feelings that grow stronger over distance—love for one’s hometown, and the desire to go see the people you miss.
It’s also a perfect match for the Shinkansen, which carries so many people’s feelings as it runs.
A lonely travelerElefanto Kashimashi
It was released in 1996 as Elephant Kashimashi’s 11th single.
The song was issued as the lead single for their eighth album, “Kokoro ni Hana wo,” and was later included on the album.
It was also featured as a JR East commercial song.
Hymn to Love with stringsToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
Featuring scenes from Toyama, Fukui, and Ishikawa—each showcasing their local attractions—this is a commercial from JR West.
It promotes the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen once again, and the ad shows Ayami Nakajo actually riding the train.
The background music is “Hymne à l’amour with strings” by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.
“Hymne à l’amour” was originally a classic chanson sung by France’s Édith Piaf, and many people in Japan may recognize it from Fubuki Koshiji’s cover as well.
Beautiful city ~ Let’s do our best, We love KOBE ~Hiramatsu Eri
It was released in 1995 as Eri Hiramatsu’s 16th single.
The song was unveiled as the campaign anthem for Kobe’s post-earthquake recovery effort “Ganbaroya! WE LOVE KOBE,” following the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
It was also used as the CM song for the resumption of JR West’s tourism campaign “Santo Monogatari,” which had been temporarily suspended due to the disaster.
A Fine Day to Set Out – WestwardOnitsuka Chihiro
It was released in 2003 as Chihiro Onitsuka’s ninth single.
It is a cover of Momoe Yamaguchi’s signature song “Ii Hi Tabidachi,” made possible by a request from the song’s lyricist and composer, Shinji Tanimura, who was taken by Onitsuka’s voice.
The track was used as the campaign song for JR West’s “That’s in the West: DISCOVER WEST.”
I want to hug you.PINK SAPPHIRE
It was released in 1990 as PINK SAPPHIRE’s second single.
Since their first single was a big hit, this second song became their second most successful hit.
It was used as JR East’s ‘’91 Ski Campaign Song.’