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 | SNOW SOUND[Alexandros] | play_arrow | [Alexandros]'s winter song, JR SKISKI commercial song |
| 3 | AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO |  play_arrow | TOKIO Shinkansen Tie-up Song |
| 4 | We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Sambomaster’s Cheer Songs |
| 5 | meringuemakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Makaen’s “Meringue” is a ski song |
| 6 | Heroineback number |  play_arrow | “Heroine” by back number is a heartbreak song. |
| 7 | My Favorite (My Favorite Things)Kotoringo |  play_arrow | An iconic commercial promoting travel to Kyoto, featuring a captivating jazz tune |
| 8 | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic song “Christmas Eve” |
| 9 | Hokuriku Romance ~Premium Duet Version~Tanimura Shinji/Nakama Yukie |  play_arrow | A famous song by Shinji Tanimura brimming with longing for Hokuriku |
| 10 | Don’t Stop Me NowQueen |  play_arrow | Queen's classic song is the theme song for the N700S. |
| 11 | The railroad tracks go on forever.Hanbaato Hanbaato | A folk song transforms into a child-safety PSA jingle | |
| 12 | Winter, againGLAY |  play_arrow | The appeal of GLAY's 'Winter, again' |
| 13 | DEPARTURESglobe |  play_arrow | Tetsuya Komuro's globe and DEPARTURES |
| 14 | Sound of SnowGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN’s JR ski commercial song resonates with the heart |
| 15 | MemoriesMAN WITH A MISSION |  play_arrow | JR East ski commercial song released on CD |
| 16 | I hope soNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | The long-running travel program 'I Want to Go Far Away' |
| 17 | silverEVE |  play_arrow | Eve’s “Shirogane” is a ski song filled with hope |
| 18 | Let’s go see (someone).UA |  play_arrow | The passionate feelings of people heading to the event |
| 19 | A Gift Without a StampOshiba Hiromi |  play_arrow | Covering Kazuo Zaitsu’s famous song |
| 20 | winterlustLaura day romance |  play_arrow | A youthful winter commercial for a ski trip |
| 21 | OriginalKaji Yūki | Yūki Kaji is in charge of the song for the Smart EX commercial. | |
| 22 | Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | JR East commercial song, pop sound |
| 23 | Original songfu mou |  play_arrow | A Japanese-style electronica track from a Shinkansen commercial |
| 24 | BLIZZARDMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | A standard skiing song, along with the film |
| 25 | SOMEDAYSano Motoharu |  play_arrow | Motoharu Sano’s classic song, CV boosts its popularity. |
| 26 | Apple blossomsMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | A song celebrating overcoming the earthquake disaster and the opening of Shin-Aomori Station |
| 27 | Original songDE DE MOUSE |  play_arrow | DE DE MOUSE’s multiplayer nature and unique sonic world |
| 28 | My Favorite (My Favorite Things)toukyou shiokouji |  play_arrow | The musical number is captivating in the Kyoto commercial. |
| 29 | Why do we travel?Kobukuro |  play_arrow | Kobukuro’s heartwarming travel song |
| 30 | dazzling personUtoku Keiko |  play_arrow | Keiko Utoku’s signature song, released in 1993. |
| 31 | you’re myPablo Haiku |  play_arrow | The JR SKISKI winter leisure commercial: the fun of snowy mountains. |
| 32 | Hymn to Love with stringsToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora |  play_arrow | Hokuriku Shinkansen commercial: Ayami Nakajo and tourist spots |
| 33 | Beautiful city ~ Let’s do our best, We love KOBE ~Hiramatsu Eri |  play_arrow | Kobe Reconstruction Campaign Song |
| 34 | TrainKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A single released by Ketsumeishi in 2007 |
| 35 | Top of the WorldCarpenters |  play_arrow | The Carpenters’ 1972 smash hit |
| 36 | I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | A single released by Yutaka Ozaki in 1991, covered by many artists. |
| 37 | If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi |  play_arrow | Used in the commercial for the film adaptation of a Yumi Arai single |
| 38 | My Way (Arrangement)NOT WONK |  play_arrow | NOT WONK arranged My Way |
| 39 | Can’t Stop Fallin’ in Loveglobe |  play_arrow | globe’s signature ski song |
| 40 | Breezy Temptation (cover)Itō Ran |  play_arrow | Ran Ito's 'Temptation of the Breeze' classic song |
| 41 | Matcha LatteAves |  play_arrow | An autumn trip to Iwate beckoned by a matcha latte |
| 42 | Shine with USixTONES |  play_arrow | SixTONES express the fun of traveling by Shinkansen |
| 43 | Only oneAoba Ichiko |  play_arrow | The warmth and bonds of those who see someone off as they head to Tokyo |
| 44 | A Fine Day to Set Out – WestwardOnitsuka Chihiro |  play_arrow | Chihiro Onitsuka covers Momoe Yamaguchi's classic hit |
| 45 | Winter,againGLAY | play_arrow | GLAY “Winter, again”: a masterpiece that depicts winter scenery |
| 46 | UnstoppableJorge Gonzalez, Jenny | Rock-style song from a Shinkansen commercial | |
| 47 | you’re myPablo Haiku | play_arrow | Aoki and Deguchi enjoy snowboarding with JR SKISKI |
| 48 | Let’s go see (someone).Hanaregumi | play_arrow | UA’s “Let’s Go See Each Other” chosen for a JR Central commercial |
| 49 | Kyushu, forever and beyondDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | Campaign song for the opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen |
| 50 | beyond; the distance; the other side; yonderyuzu |  play_arrow | Yuzu’s “Kanata,” the Shinkansen commercial song |
| 51 | A lonely travelerElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | Elephant Kashimashi’s 1996 single |
| 52 | Original songsawada kaori |  play_arrow | Kaori Sawada’s Nara commercial song evokes the warmth of travel. |
| 53 | I want to hug you.PINK SAPPHIRE |  play_arrow | Pink Sapphire second single |
| 54 | Me in the palm of your handNishida Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Nishida’s lively and cheerful summer song |
| 55 | GospelJay Putty |  play_arrow | JR Central commercial introduces timetable revision and business environment |
| 56 | SerendipityKuraki Mai |  play_arrow | Mai Kuraki’s Shinkansen CM song |
| 57 | SnowdomeKimura Kaera |  play_arrow | Kaela Kimura’s Love Song |
| 58 | Choo Choo TrainZoo |  play_arrow | ZOO’s signature song, released in 1991, sold 1.05 million copies |
| 59 | We are!kitadani hiroshi |  play_arrow | ONE PIECE Shinkansen commercial conveys the joy of adventure. |
| 60 | 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 |
| 61 | Bound for Identity 〜dear friend〜CHEMISTRY |  play_arrow | Representative early song by CHEMISTRY, JR East commercial |
| 62 | My Favorite ThingsRichard Rodgers | Introducing the “So, let’s go to Kyoto” commercials | |
| 63 | COME ON！Saitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | Kazuyoshi Saito’s 37th single, a Shinkansen commercial song |
| 64 | 240 Million EyesGō Hiromi |  play_arrow | Hiromi Go's 50th single |
| 65 | At HomeNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | A poignant song by Miyuki Nakajima that reflects on her hometown |
| 66 | Love Latersumika |  play_arrow | Easy, free reservation changes with Smart EX |
| 67 | Hymn to Love with stringsToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora | play_arrow | Hymn to Love: Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra performs in the Hokuriku Shinkansen commercial |
| 68 | Hymn to Love with stringsToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora | play_arrow | A commercial announcing the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen |
| 69 | My Favorite ThingsRichard Rodgers |  play_arrow | A beautiful early-summer Kyoto commercial filled with wind and greenery |
| 70 | Only oneAoba Ichiko |  play_arrow | Depicting a couple’s bond through a late wife’s memento Suica |
| 71 | long good-byeRyukku to soine gohan |  play_arrow | Easily purchase Shinkansen tickets with Smart EX |
| 72 | hugiri |  play_arrow | A song by iri that depicts winter scenery and human relationships |
| 73 | This place where I was able to meet youKATSUMI |  | KATSUMI’s eighth single |
| 74 | We are!kitadani hiroshi |  play_arrow | One Piece Sanyo Shinkansen collaboration begins |
| 75 | Galaxy Express 999 |  play_arrow | A JR East commercial introducing the allure of journeys traveling between Tokyo and Tohoku |
| 76 | WatatsumiCHO CO PA CO CHO CO QUIN QUIN |  play_arrow | A commercial featuring Tohoku’s cherry blossoms and original, creative music |
| 77 | White Marchsumika |  play_arrow | A song by sumika for working adults who want to escape from their jobs |
| 78 | Tears aren’t just for show. |  play_arrow | Aoi Yamada dances in a parody song commercial for JQ CARD |
| 79 | Original songMIO | The new song in the commercial featuring Riko Fukumoto is sung by mio. | |
| 80 | Cheerful Ranch (Old McDonald’s Farm) (Parody Song)Nakajō Ayami | Ayami Nakajo promotes JR services as a cowgirl with a parody song | |
| 81 | Piano Concerto No. 1, First MovementPyōtoru Chaikofusukī |  play_arrow | Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 |
| 82 | The Tale of Three CapitalsTanimura Shinji |  play_arrow | Image Song of the Three Capitals Story |
| 83 | Original songishii yuuko | Yuko Ishii's commercial music composition activities | |
| 84 | OriginalNao | The JR Kyushu CooPay commercial song sticks in my head. | |
| 85 | Good Day, Departure (Cover)Tanimura Shinji, Nakama Yukie | JR West commercial song, the famous piece by Shinji Tanimura and Yukie Nakama | |
| 86 | MY PLACEAI |  play_arrow | The AI bullet train commercial song features a powerful, striking vocal performance. |
| 87 | Happy Smile Againikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A commercial expressing JR West's connections with people |
| 88 | Cherry Blossom Societyyuzu |  play_arrow | Sakurakai, the song chosen for a Shinkansen commercial |
| 89 | White HorizonMagnus Ringblom | A commercial introducing an adult trip to Nara | |
| 90 | Is spring here yet?Hamada Masatoshi |  play_arrow | Masatoshi Hamada’s 1997 solo debut song |