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)
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.
[Including SKISKI] Summary of JR Commercial Songs (51–60)
Original songsawada kaori
This is a song specially written by Kaori Sawada for JR Central’s commercial “Iza Iza Nara.” Centered on piano with overlapping strings and vocals, the warm sound evokes the joy of travel as the calm atmosphere gradually turns lighter.
It has a jazz-inspired lightness while maintaining an overall gentle feel, which is soothing.
The commercial depicts Ryohei Suzuki’s journey to Nara, and its warmth is also expressed through autumnal Nara scenery and interactions with local people.
Let’s go see (someone).Hanaregumi
UA’s 2023 track “Aini Ikou,” created for JR Central’s “Let’s Go See Them” campaign.
In JR Central’s commercial “Let’s Go—Someone’s Waiting,” starring Yuriko Yoshitaka, a cover version of the song by Hanaregumi is featured.
The arrangement is handled by mabanua, a prolific producer of numerous songs.
The lyrics, packed with the bubbly excitement of going to meet someone you want to see, make it a perfect travel companion! You can also catch a brief moment of Yuriko Yoshitaka’s singing in the commercial—don’t miss it.
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.’
Me in the palm of your handNishida Hikaru
It was released in 1990 as Hikaru Nishida’s eighth single.
The song was used in JR West’s “Summer Marine Campaign” commercial, and Hikaru Nishida appeared in the commercials from 1990 to 1997.
It’s an energetic and cheerful song that perfectly matches her image.
GospelJay Putty
This is a series of JR Central commercials announcing things like timetable revisions and the addition of more business booths.
The commercials feature women enjoying an amusement park, a man returning home from a business trip, and businesspeople working in the business booths.
The song used is “Gospel,” a track from musician Jay Putty’s 2021 album Underneath the Holly Tree.
SerendipityKuraki Mai
It was released in 2015 as a digital-only single by Mai Kuraki.
The song was used in JR West’s commercial for the “40th Anniversary of the Sanyo Shinkansen Full Line Opening – Kansai Branding Promotion: Ashita Serendipity,” and the music video was filmed inside a Shinkansen train through a collaboration with JR West.