Whose Song Is It? Popular JRA Commercial Track: Historic Horse Racing CM Songs [2026]
Haven’t a lot of you seen JRA’s horse racing commercials while watching TV?
From fun spots featuring popular actors enjoying a day at the racetrack to sleek ads that stylishly portray racehorses, there are so many eye-catching ones!
On top of that, the songs used in these commercials are great too, ranging widely from upbeat tracks that match each video’s vibe to cool rock tunes.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of those JRA CM songs!
If there’s a song that makes you think, “Whose track is this?” be sure to look for it in the article.
From superstar artists to rock bands, it’s a lineup you won’t want to miss!
- JRA commercial roundup. Cool commercials from the Japan Racing Association featuring racehorses.
- [February 2026] Summary of Trending Latest Commercial Songs
- [From timeless classics to the latest hits] A roundup of catchy commercial songs
- JR’s CM song roundup, including SKISKI and more
- [February 2026] A comprehensive look at the latest commercials! A roundup of must-see ads
- [BMW Commercial] Popular CM Songs: Historical BMW CM Tracks [2026]
- Catchy commercial jingles. A roundup of those songs grabbing attention in ads!
- Whose Song Is It? ANA’s Popular Commercial Track. A History of CM Songs [2026]
- Catchy Commercial Jingles and Ad Songs Featured on YouTube Shorts
- [Moving & Cool] JT’s Commercial Song: A Popular Jingle
- [Mazda Commercial] Popular Commercial Songs: A History of Mazda CM Songs [2026]
- JR commercial roundup. A comprehensive look at commercials where you can see the trains!
- [Nostalgic Commercials] A compilation of commercials that aired in the Showa era
Whose Song Is It? Popular JRA Commercial Tracks. Historic Horse Racing CM Songs [2026] (11–20)
MY GENERATIONGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
This is the JRA and GENERATIONS collaboration commercial, “MY GENERATION DERBY Ver.” The members gather at a racetrack and showcase singing and dancing, making the footage feel just like one of their music videos.
Intercut with scenes of racehorses sprinting, it’s a superb collaboration that blends the appeal of GENERATIONS with the excitement of horse racing.
The song featured in the video is a single track titled “MY GENERATION.” Written and composed by Masafumi Gotoh of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, it pairs upbeat, guitar-driven sounds with optimistic lyrics.
This roadImai Miki
This commercial introducing JRA’s social contribution activities is the “Be With.
Harnessing the Power of Horse Racing for Society.” edition.
The narration, in which the speaker repeatedly asks herself, “Can we be kinder to the environment, to people, and to animals?” is performed by Masami Nagasawa, whose calm tone matches the mood of the ad.
The BGM features the children’s song Kono Michi, sung by Miki Imai.
Her beautiful vocals, accompanied by piano, are a must-hear.
HeroAmuro Namie
This commercial focuses on the Japanese Derby, a race often called the one that determines the strongest of a generation, and portrays the honor of bearing a saddlecloth in that event.
Masami Nagasawa holds Narita Brian’s saddlecloth, and Ai Mikami holds Deep Impact’s, as they speak about how special this race is.
The song that heightens the excitement as this special race approaches is Namie Amuro’s “Hero.” Its sweeping sound and resounding vocals leave a strong impression and convey the anticipation that a new hero is on the way.
Song of UMAJONagasawa Masami, Miage Ai
This is a commercial song sung and danced to by Masami Nagasawa and Ai Miake, who appear in various JRA commercials.
It explains UMAJO—women who enjoy horse racing from a variety of perspectives—and directly expresses their feelings.
Thanks to the country-style sound, it gives the impression of emphasizing both the fun of enjoying horse racing and its cuteness.
It straightforwardly conveys the enjoyable aspects of horse racing, such as the horses’ adorable appearance, the way they run their hearts out, and racetracks as sightseeing spots.
We Look Up to You with Respect
Set to the classic graduation song Aogeba Tōtoshi and carried along with the cadence of a choral recitation like you’d hear at a graduation ceremony, this is JRA’s 70th anniversary commercial titled “Aogeba Uma Tōtoshi.” And the content of the recitation? It’s an ode to the gallant exploits of racehorses throughout the ages.
If you’re a horse racing fan, this will surely stir your heart.
Interspersed with footage from the time, it’s a perfect commercial for an anniversary celebration.
LOVE, HOLIDAY.TOKIO
Nicknamed even the “farming idols,” TOKIO are loved by everyone from little kids to the elderly.
They not only sing the commercial’s theme song but also appear in the ads themselves, where you can fully enjoy their charming personalities.
The song “LOVE, HOLIDAY.” is TOKIO’s 49th single, released in 2014, and it was used as the commercial song commemorating the JRA’s 60th anniversary that year.
It’s a catchy, pop love song that will put a spring in your step when you listen to it.
[Whose Song Is It?] Popular JRA Commercial Tracks: Historic Horse Racing CM Songs [2026] (21–30)
LilyDragon Ash
Known for their danceable, hard-hitting lyrics, Dragon Ash is a band synonymous with summer festivals.
Their song “Lily” is the group’s 26th single, released in 2013.
It’s a fan favorite that always gets the crowd going at festivals.
With a gentle, conversational feel, it’s a track you’ll want to listen to while taking in the lyrics.
It also fits perfectly with the drama of horse racing—combining tenderness with an undercurrent of aggression that suits the intensity of the race.