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 Commercial Songs (51–60)
My Favorite ThingsRichard Rodgers
This is a commercial from the “Yes, Kyoto, let’s go” campaign that JR Central has been running since 1993.
The CM features a wide range of quintessential Kyoto scenes, from the traditional to the modern, and many viewers likely found themselves thinking, “Kyoto is wonderful.” The background music is a hummed version of “My Favorite Things,” a staple of the campaign’s commercials.
The gentle humming pairs beautifully with the calm, composed visuals.
Only oneAoba Ichiko
This commercial portrays the scene of Tami-chan, played by Ikoi Hayase, moving to Tokyo, while also depicting the warmth of the people seeing her off.
Although her parents oppose it, she decides to move to Tokyo; during the send-off, she notices that the Suica card she was given has been preloaded, and she feels their warmth.
That human kindness is further emphasized by Ichiko Aoba’s performance of “Hitotsu Dake.” The blend of gentle piano tones and a fragile-sounding vocal is striking, and the song conveys, with heartfelt sincerity, the importance of human connection.
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.
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.
[SKISKI and more] JR Commercial Songs Compilation (61–70)
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.
SnowdomeKimura Kaera
It’s Kaela Kimura’s eighth single, released in 2007.
It’s a straightforward love song, but she herself has stated it’s a “heart-wrenching love song.” It was used as the commercial song for JR East’s “JR SKISKI,” in which Kaela Kimura herself also appears.
Bound for Identity 〜dear friend〜CHEMISTRY
It’s a song included on CHEMISTRY’s third studio album, One × One, released in 2004.
The track was used in a JR East commercial, and the album reached number one on the Oricon weekly album chart.