Commercial Songs by Japanese Female Artists: CM Songs and Popular Track Rankings [2026]

Embraced by the windTeshima Aoi78rank/position

Aoi Teshima – Embraced by the Wind (Official Video)

Many people find that Aoi Teshima’s whisper-soft singing voice alone soothes the heart.

This track’s warm, classically tinged melody—woven from piano and strings—gently wraps around the listener.

And the lyrics’ determination to face forward despite inner conflict will surely resonate with many.

Scheduled for release in July 2025, it was originally a commercial song, and because its worldview aligned with the film “The Town with Storehouses,” it was also chosen as the theme song.

It’s a piece that lightens the heart when you’re feeling lost.

HOLIDAYSKimura Kaera79rank/position

Kaela Kimura – “HOLIDAYS” music video short ver.

This commercial introduces the term “Umajo,” which refers to women who love horse racing, and showcases ways women uniquely enjoy the racetrack.

Mitsuki Takahata, Tao Tsuchiya, and Wakana Aoi are shown enjoying spots like the UMAJO SPOT as Umajo, while Yuya Yagira and Taishi Nakagawa express their frustration at not being able to join in.

The content conveys a desire for people from a wide range of backgrounds to enjoy the racetrack.

Highlighting the fun, lively atmosphere is Kaela Kimura’s song “HOLIDAYS.” Its upbeat sound and light, breezy vocals are striking and perfectly capture the cheerful vibe of a day off.

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A winter fairy is melting a snowmanKimura Kaera80rank/position

Kaela Kimura “A winter fairy is melting a snowman” [short ver.]

The song chosen for NTT Docomo’s commercial is Kaela Kimura’s “A winter fairy is melting a snowman.” You’ll find yourself drawn in by Kimura’s fluent English.

She also appears in the commercial herself, where multiple Kaelas in colorful outfits perform a cute dance.

The lyrics depict fantastical, whimsical scenes and the charming protagonist who believes in them.

The dreamy feel of the lyrics is a perfect match for the festive Christmas atmosphere.

How about using it as background music for a Christmas party?

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ButterflyKimura Kaera81rank/position

Kaela Kimura “Butterfly” [short ver.]

Speaking of weddings, this is the song! Kaela Kimura’s signature track “Butterfly.” It’s famous for having been written specifically for her best friend’s wedding and was used in Recruit’s Zexy commercial.

I imagine many people have used it at their own weddings, haven’t they?

I Want to See You ~Missing You~Matsuda Seiko82rank/position

Junichi Inagaki with Aya Matsuura – I Want to See You

It was released in 1996 as Seiko Matsuda’s 38th single.

Among her singles, it recorded her highest sales and became a million seller.

It was used as the image song for Canon’s “PIXEL,” and in 2014 it was performed as the finale act at the 65th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Hold me…Matsuda Seiko83rank/position

[Seiko Matsuda] | ♪ Hold me...

The theme song for Hinoki Real Estate’s “Wacoalé Mansion” commercial.

Music by David Foster and lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto—an impressive lineup.

It’s a sweet and wistful love song.

At David Foster’s 2010 concert in Japan, Seiko Matsuda appeared as a guest and performed this song with him.

Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato84rank/position

Chisato Moritaka “Kibun Sōkai” (Music Video)

The 22nd single by Chisato Moritaka, released in 1994.

It’s a song about a beautiful friendship between women: even though the person she likes ends up getting along with her friend, she cheers them on.

It gained popularity after being used in an Asahi Beer commercial.

Later, actress Yumi Adachi covered it, changing part of the lyrics to say “cola” instead of beer.