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Kewpie’s commercial song. A popular jingle with a pleasant sound.

Speaking of Kewpie’s commercial songs, the mid-2000s smash hit “Tarako Tarako Tarako” is famous, but if you watch their ads, you’ll notice lots of other wonderful tracks being used as well.

All of the songs are stylish, approachable, and simply pleasant to listen to.

People often ask, “Whose song is that?” but in fact, the majority of them are original compositions!

In this article, we’ll introduce the songs that have been used in Kewpie commercials so far.

You might just find the track you heard in a CM and were curious about.

Kewpie commercial songs: Pleasant, popular commercial tunes (11–20)

Kewpie Tasty Dressing Black Vinegar Onion: “For a Happy Salad”

Original songHisataka Kato

Set in the dining car of a railway train, this commercial shows a woman eating a salad and promotes Kewpie’s dressing.

The catchphrase, “Just pour it on and it becomes a happy plate,” is striking, and the luxurious presentation evokes the dressing’s refined flavor.

Kewpie Grated Onion Dressing: “Onion Flower” Edition

Original songJinbo Naoko / Terao Saho

This commercial, set in a slightly mysterious world, focuses on the onion—the key ingredient in the grated onion dressing.

The distinctive imagery of an onion blooming like a flower evokes a connection between beauty and deliciousness.

The original music, featuring Naoko Jimbo on piano and vocals by Saho Terao, strongly underscores the film’s aesthetic and the meticulous attention to onions.

Throughout, the sound and rhythm convey a gentle atmosphere, layered with lyrics that praise the umami of onions.

It leaves the impression that a subtle, non-assertive umami is clearly communicated through the mood of the music.

Kewpie Half “Dressed Egg”

Alien FriendComputer Magic

Alien Friend (Bonus Track for Japan)
Alien FriendComputer Magic

This is the Kewpie Half commercial “Dressed Egg,” which alternates between scenes of making a salad by topping a hard-boiled egg with mayonnaise and Masaharu Fukuyama getting dressed in a white suit.

The background music used in this commercial is “Alien Friend” by Computer Magic, the solo project of New York musician Danielle Johnson.

The song appears on the 2015 album Davos and is notable for its vividly colorful synth sound.

Kewpie Mayonnaise “EARTH & Chicory” / “EARTH & Celery” / “EARTH & Lettuce”

Original songmonolog

Kewpie Mayonnaise 'EARTH & Chicory' 30-second Kewpie commercial
Original songmonolog

The Kewpie commercial is striking for its narration, delivered in a novel-like tone while showing the streetscapes of Manhattan.

It unfolds with the idea that in the city you rarely encounter plants, and that the plants closest to us in such an environment are vegetables.

It’s a wonderful ad that makes you feel the presence of vegetables more familiar.

The BGM features a fresh, sophisticated piano piece by monolog.

Monolog began his professional music career at 14 and is an artist based in Boston.

Kewpie Fittee “Everyday Dining Table” Version

Original songsawada kaori

This is a commercial for Fittee, which is expected to help reduce visceral fat.

It introduces how you can take measures against visceral fat by using Fittee in your usual cooking.

The appeal is that you don’t have to force yourself to refrain from eating what you want.

The lively, upbeat background music is an original song for the commercial by singer-songwriter Kaori Sawada.

Kewpie Flaxseed Oil Mayonnaise & Dressing: “If it’s tasty, you can keep it up” (version)

Original songOkada Pirō

Alpha-linolenic acid found in flaxseed oil is said to help lower blood pressure.

In response, Kewpie has released mayonnaise and dressings made with flaxseed oil.

The commercial effectively conveys that even people with high blood pressure can enjoy great taste while taking care of their health.

The background music features an original track for the ad composed by Piro Okada.

It’s a refreshing piece with a striking, sharp guitar sound!

Kewpie’s commercial songs: Comfortable, popular jingle collection (21–30)

Kewpie 100th Anniversary Campaign: Orchestra

Toy soldiers’ paradeKyūpī gakudan

This is the commercial “Orchestra,” created to commemorate Kewpie’s 100th anniversary.

The Kewpie dolls hold various instruments and perform as an orchestra.

The piece “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” is by the German composer Leon Jessel, and it’s also known as the theme song for “Kewpie 3-Minute Cooking.” No wonder the tune sounds familiar!