Kobukuro’s classic and popular songs

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Starry Smile Story

[Official] JR West: Move, curiosity. Toward where curiosity moves.

This is a JR West commercial that presents a range of Kansai travel plans all at once.

It highlights numerous sightseeing attractions—from entertainment and gourmet food to history—and encourages travel to Kansai with the tagline, “Follow where your curiosity leads.” The BGM for the commercial features “Starry Smile Story” by Kobukuro, a duo from Osaka.

Previously performed only at live shows, the song will be released digitally in March 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of their major-label debut.

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Kobukuro “hana” (Lotte Ghana commercial song)

It’s a song that expresses the sweet-and-sour feelings of first love, used as the commercial theme for Lotte’s “Ghana.” Suzu Hirose, who appears in the music video, is truly adorable, so be sure to check it out.

It was a digital-only single, and the CD was included as a bonus with the tour merchandise.

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Kobukuro – Blue and Gentle

Blue skies, gentle light, and the voices of two singers ring out.

Kobukuro’s 19th single was released in November 2007 as the theme song for the Nippon TV Saturday drama “Dream☆Again.” Its lyrics, which emphasize the importance of having the courage to move forward while reflecting on the past, resonate deeply with those who keep chasing their dreams.

In the music video, the somber silhouettes of adults are contrasted with the bright expression of a boy shown at the end, evoking a sense of hope.

This work gently supports you at life’s crossroads, telling you it’s okay to pause and rest for a while.

It’s a song for everyone who continues to walk toward their dreams.

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Kobukuro – STAY

This is a song that was chosen as the theme for the drama “The Bureaucrats’ Summer.” Although, unusually for Kobukuro, its initial sales fell below 100,000 copies and it didn’t perform well commercially, the song’s quality is in no way diminished.

The music video is crafted with a strong focus on nature, which suits the ballad’s melody beautifully.

It’s a track I highly recommend purchasing at a CD shop.

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Kobukuro - Sun

It’s an upbeat summer anthem.

The “sun” that appears in the song refers to the person he’s secretly in love with.

It’s a youthful love song about a boy who can’t be straightforward or gentle with the girl he likes—he teases her and acts awkward out of embarrassment, only to regret it later.

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It’s a lesser-known song, but the lyrics are incredibly moving.

When I compare the lyrics to my just-budding romance, there are parts that almost make me laugh.

It might be nice to listen to this song and look back on your first love.

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Kobukuro memory

It’s an upbeat, high-energy track.

While looking back on the tender romances of youth with nostalgia, it also expresses those small knots of feeling that surface now and then—the sense of “If only I could have done this for you back then.” As a song from their first album, it isn’t very well-known, but it’s definitely one I’d love to hear live at least once.