Coffee commercial song. Popular commercial jingle.

Moon RiverTeshima Aoi

Moon River

Many of you might remember this commercial that aired in 2009.

It depicts humanity hard at work throughout history—cavemen chasing mammoths, ancient Egyptians building the pyramids, and ancient Chinese constructing the Great Wall.

It then ends by showing people working in the modern day.

Even while saying we’re always working, the warm narration makes you feel proud of it.

Enhancing that gentle atmosphere is the background music, Moon River.

Originally sung by Audrey Hepburn in the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, this commercial uses the version performed by Aoi Teshima.

After all, I’m an idolKawai Yūmi

After all, I'm an idol

This is one of the classic commercials in Suntory Boss’s series featuring Alien Jones.

The main character in this spot is Yumi Kawai.

It tells the story of an ordinary girl who, sparked by posting videos, grows into a hugely popular idol—there’s something genuinely moving about it.

And in the commercial, Kawai covers Kyoko Koizumi’s iconic song “Nantettatte Idol.” The arrangement is markedly different in tone from the original, making it a really compelling listen!

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Black NightDeep Purple

Black Night

Deep Purple’s “Black Night” is a song released in 1970 and one of the band’s signature tracks.

It wasn’t included on an album for a while, but it was added as a bonus track when the remaster of Deep Purple in Rock was released in 1995.

The guitar riff—one of the band’s hallmarks—is striking in this song as well, and the way the chugging rhythm and vocals layer over it gives the track a cool, driving feel.

In Japan, it was used in commercials for UCC Black (unsweetened), and the pairing with this song even makes black coffee feel cool.

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Change The WorldEric Clapton

Eric Clapton – Change The World

It’s a commercial that likens life to a journey, told through a story in which Tamori rides a train and experiences encounters with various people.

On the train, his meeting and parting with Yasuko Matsuyuki and his friendships with Jun Miura and Goro Yamada are depicted, conveying the charm of life’s ups and downs.

Tommy Lee Jones appears as a crew member, and at the end the train takes to the sky, where he shows Tamori a beautiful fireworks display from above.

The familiar “Change The World” plays as the BGM, lending the commercial a gentle, calming feel.

Darren from the film ‘City of Light’Michael Laurence Nyman

Darren

In this commercial, Tommy Lee Jones appears as a florist who comes and goes from a TV station.

It portrays behind-the-scenes glimpses of Shinobu Sakagami, Tsuyoshi Takei, and Matsuko Deluxe, and also shows staff working inside the station, including Osamu Suzuki.

Through these scenes, it emphasizes that Japanese television is an indispensable part of our lives.

The background music features “Darren,” a piece composed by British musician Michael Nyman for the film Wonderland.

ValleyPerfume Genius

Perfume Genius – Valley (Live on KEXP)

A track by American singer-songwriter Perfume Genius.

Released in 2017, it’s included on the album “No Shape,” which became a hit in the United States, New Zealand, and various European countries.

It was used in a Starbucks TV commercial.

Nothing’s Real but LoveRebecca Ferguson

Rebecca Ferguson – Nothing’s Real but Love (Official Video)

A debut single released in 2011 by British singer-songwriter Rebecca Ferguson.

It’s an emotional soul-pop ballad that became a hit around the world.

The track was used in the Nescafé Gold Blend commercial “Fall In Love,” themed around a “new rich aroma.”