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.
Playlist
| JR’s CM song roundup, including SKISKI and more | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | SNOW SOUND[Alexandros] | ![SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e7GvXNOxhng/default.jpg) play_arrow | Dross “SNOWSOUND” The Beauty of Winter |
| 2 | hopeodol |  play_arrow | JR Central expresses the importance of the Shinkansen and human relationships in a commercial featuring Eri Fukatsu |
| 3 | AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO |  play_arrow | TOKIO Shinkansen Tie-up Song |
| 4 | My Favorite ThingsUehara Hiromi |  play_arrow | Hiromi Uehara’s jazz cover in a Kyoto commercial |
| 5 | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | Takami Yoshimoto looks for a partner and reunites on the Shinkansen |
| 6 | We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Sambomaster’s Cheer Songs |
| 7 | Love Latersumika |  play_arrow | I was delayed by a line and changed my reservation with Smart EX |
| 8 | Enchanted LipsJanku Fujiyama |  play_arrow | Junk Fujiyama’s Enchanting Lips Featured in a Commercial |
| 9 | The railroad tracks go on forever.Hanbaato Hanbaato | A folk song transforms into a child-safety PSA jingle | |
| 10 | Starry Smile StoryKobukuro |  play_arrow | A JR West commercial promoting tourism in the Kansai region |
| 11 | Hump Back |  play_arrow | JR Central supports users' transportation/movement |
| 12 | winterlustLaura day romance |  play_arrow | A winter love song by Laura day romance |
| 13 | meringuemakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Makaen’s “Meringue” is a ski song |
| 14 | Heroineback number |  play_arrow | “Heroine” by back number is a heartbreak song. |
| 15 | Hokuriku Romance ~Premium Duet Version~Tanimura Shinji/Nakama Yukie |  play_arrow | A famous song by Shinji Tanimura brimming with longing for Hokuriku |
| 16 | Don’t Stop Me NowQueen |  play_arrow | Queen's classic song is the theme song for the N700S. |
| 17 | My Favorite (My Favorite Things)Kotoringo |  play_arrow | An iconic commercial promoting travel to Kyoto, featuring a captivating jazz tune |
| 18 | Winter, againGLAY |  play_arrow | The appeal of GLAY's 'Winter, again' |
| 19 | Sound of SnowGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN’s JR ski commercial song resonates with the heart |
| 20 | DEPARTURESglobe |  play_arrow | Tetsuya Komuro's globe and DEPARTURES |
| 21 | I hope soNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | The long-running travel program 'I Want to Go Far Away' |
| 22 | MemoriesMAN WITH A MISSION |  play_arrow | JR East ski commercial song released on CD |
| 23 | OriginalKaji Yūki | Yūki Kaji is in charge of the song for the Smart EX commercial. | |
| 24 | silverEVE |  play_arrow | Eve’s “Shirogane” is a ski song filled with hope |
| 25 | A Gift Without a StampOshiba Hiromi |  play_arrow | Covering Kazuo Zaitsu’s famous song |
| 26 | BLIZZARDMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | A standard skiing song, along with the film |
| 27 | Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | JR East commercial song, pop sound |
| 28 | Let’s go see (someone).UA |  play_arrow | The passionate feelings of people heading to the event |
| 29 | Original songfu mou |  play_arrow | A Japanese-style electronica track from a Shinkansen commercial |
| 30 | SOMEDAYSano Motoharu |  play_arrow | Motoharu Sano’s classic song, CV boosts its popularity. |
| 31 | Apple blossomsMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | A song celebrating overcoming the earthquake disaster and the opening of Shin-Aomori Station |
| 32 | Original songDE DE MOUSE |  play_arrow | DE DE MOUSE’s multiplayer nature and unique sonic world |
| 33 | My Way (Arrangement)NOT WONK |  play_arrow | NOT WONK arranged My Way |
| 34 | Why do we travel?Kobukuro |  play_arrow | Kobukuro’s heartwarming travel song |
| 35 | Top of the WorldCarpenters |  play_arrow | The Carpenters’ 1972 smash hit |
| 36 | My Favorite (My Favorite Things)toukyou shiokouji |  play_arrow | The musical number is captivating in the Kyoto commercial. |
| 37 | I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | A single released by Yutaka Ozaki in 1991, covered by many artists. |
| 38 | If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi |  play_arrow | Used in the commercial for the film adaptation of a Yumi Arai single |
| 39 | Breezy Temptation (cover)Itō Ran |  play_arrow | Ran Ito's 'Temptation of the Breeze' classic song |
| 40 | UnstoppableJorge Gonzalez, Jenny | Rock-style song from a Shinkansen commercial | |
| 41 | TrainKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A single released by Ketsumeishi in 2007 |
| 42 | dazzling personUtoku Keiko |  play_arrow | Keiko Utoku’s signature song, released in 1993. |
| 43 | Can’t Stop Fallin’ in Loveglobe |  play_arrow | globe’s signature ski song |
| 44 | beyond; the distance; the other side; yonderyuzu |  play_arrow | Yuzu’s “Kanata,” the Shinkansen commercial song |
| 45 | A lonely travelerElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | Elephant Kashimashi’s 1996 single |
| 46 | Hymn to Love with stringsToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora |  play_arrow | Hokuriku Shinkansen commercial: Ayami Nakajo and tourist spots |
| 47 | Beautiful city ~ Let’s do our best, We love KOBE ~Hiramatsu Eri |  play_arrow | Kobe Reconstruction Campaign Song |
| 48 | A Fine Day to Set Out – WestwardOnitsuka Chihiro |  play_arrow | Chihiro Onitsuka covers Momoe Yamaguchi's classic hit |
| 49 | I want to hug you.PINK SAPPHIRE |  play_arrow | Pink Sapphire second single |
| 50 | Me in the palm of your handNishida Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Nishida’s lively and cheerful summer song |
| 51 | you’re myPablo Haiku |  play_arrow | The JR SKISKI winter leisure commercial: the fun of snowy mountains. |
| 52 | Kyushu, forever and beyondDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | Campaign song for the opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen |
| 53 | Choo Choo TrainZoo |  play_arrow | ZOO’s signature song, released in 1991, sold 1.05 million copies |
| 54 | Shine with USixTONES |  play_arrow | SixTONES express the fun of traveling by Shinkansen |
| 55 | Original songsawada kaori |  play_arrow | Kaori Sawada’s Nara commercial song evokes the warmth of travel. |
| 56 | Matcha LatteAves |  play_arrow | An autumn trip to Iwate beckoned by a matcha latte |
| 57 | My Favorite ThingsRichard Rodgers | Introducing the “So, let’s go to Kyoto” commercials | |
| 58 | Only oneAoba Ichiko | The warmth and bonds of those who see someone off as they head to Tokyo | |
| 59 | Let’s go see (someone).Hanaregumi | play_arrow | UA’s “Let’s Go See Each Other” chosen for a JR Central commercial |
| 60 | GospelJay Putty |  play_arrow | JR Central commercial introduces timetable revision and business environment |
| 61 | SerendipityKuraki Mai |  play_arrow | Mai Kuraki’s Shinkansen CM song |
| 62 | SnowdomeKimura Kaera |  play_arrow | Kaela Kimura’s Love Song |
| 63 | Bound for Identity 〜dear friend〜CHEMISTRY |  play_arrow | Representative early song by CHEMISTRY, JR East commercial |
| 64 | Original songs (Winter is a Reward, Winter is the Reward, Winter’s Reward, Let’s Go Tohoku, Winter’s Reward)Matsuoka Mayu |  play_arrow | A commercial video of Mayu Matsuoka traveling in Tohoku |
| 65 | COME ON！Saitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | Kazuyoshi Saito’s 37th single, a Shinkansen commercial song |
| 66 | 240 Million EyesGō Hiromi |  play_arrow | Hiromi Go's 50th single |
| 67 | We are!kitadani hiroshi |  play_arrow | ONE PIECE Shinkansen commercial conveys the joy of adventure. |
| 68 | Tears aren’t just for show. |  play_arrow | Aoi Yamada dances in a parody song commercial for JQ CARD |
| 69 | Galaxy Express 999 |  play_arrow | A JR East commercial introducing the allure of journeys traveling between Tokyo and Tohoku |
| 70 | WatatsumiCHO CO PA CO CHO CO QUIN QUIN |  play_arrow | A commercial featuring Tohoku’s cherry blossoms and original, creative music |
| 71 | Original songMIO | The new song in the commercial featuring Riko Fukumoto is sung by mio. | |
| 72 | White Marchsumika |  play_arrow | A song by sumika for working adults who want to escape from their jobs |
| 73 | long good-byeRyukku to soine gohan |  play_arrow | Easily purchase Shinkansen tickets with Smart EX |
| 74 | At HomeNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | A poignant song by Miyuki Nakajima that reflects on her hometown |
| 75 | Cheerful Ranch (Old McDonald’s Farm) (Parody Song)Nakajō Ayami | Ayami Nakajo promotes JR services as a cowgirl with a parody song | |
| 76 | hugiri |  play_arrow | A song by iri that depicts winter scenery and human relationships |
| 77 | Piano Concerto No. 1, First MovementPyōtoru Chaikofusukī |  play_arrow | Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 |
| 78 | This place where I was able to meet youKATSUMI |  | KATSUMI’s eighth single |
| 79 | Original songishii yuuko | Yuko Ishii's commercial music composition activities | |
| 80 | OriginalNao | The JR Kyushu CooPay commercial song sticks in my head. | |
| 81 | Good Day, Departure (Cover)Tanimura Shinji, Nakama Yukie | JR West commercial song, the famous piece by Shinji Tanimura and Yukie Nakama | |
| 82 | MY PLACEAI |  play_arrow | The AI bullet train commercial song features a powerful, striking vocal performance. |
| 83 | Happy Smile Againikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A commercial expressing JR West's connections with people |
| 84 | Cherry Blossom Societyyuzu |  play_arrow | Sakurakai, the song chosen for a Shinkansen commercial |
| 85 | White HorizonMagnus Ringblom | A commercial introducing an adult trip to Nara | |
| 86 | Is spring here yet?Hamada Masatoshi |  play_arrow | Masatoshi Hamada’s 1997 solo debut song |
| 87 | The Tale of Three CapitalsTanimura Shinji |  play_arrow | Image Song of the Three Capitals Story |