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

PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki61rank/position

Miki Imai – “PIECE OF MY WISH” (from the 30th Anniversary Concert Tour 2015 “Colour”)

This is a TV commercial for Kao’s detergent New Beads.

It shows a woman played by Yuriko Yoshitaka who whispers, “I want to be praised,” for getting out of bed on a winter morning, making it home despite the cold, and still doing the laundry.

The CM song is “PIECE OF MY WISH,” released by Miki Imai in 1993.

The song’s message—“believe in even the slightest hope and turn it into the strength to move forward”—feels like an answer song to the ad.

Stand upKuraki Mai62rank/position

Mai Kuraki “Stand Up”

She was chosen to appear in a tea commercial.

True to her fluency in English, the song even includes English lyrics.

The melody lifts your spirits and fills you with energy to the point that you want to listen to it over and over, and the chorus is so catchy you can’t help but sing along.

You canKuraki Mai63rank/position

Mai Kuraki You can

It’s a song included on Mai Kuraki’s third best-of album, “Mai Kuraki BEST 151A -LOVE & HOPE-,” released in 2014.

It was used as the CM song for the 2014 U-Can commercial “Utsukushii Futari” (Beautiful Couple).

The ad, featuring Etsushi Toyokawa and Haruka Igawa as a married couple, with Toyokawa and Mikawa in a boss-subordinate relationship at the same company, was wonderfully done.

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Kumi Koda / “you” (from the new album “WINTER of LOVE”)

It was released in 2005 as Kumi Koda’s 19th single.

The lyrics were written by Kumi Koda, and the song was used in TV commercials for “music.jp” and “GEMCEREY.” It became her first single to debut at No.

1 on the Oricon chart.

Song of LoveKōda Kumi65rank/position

Kumi Koda / “Ai no Uta” (from the new album “WINTER of LOVE”)

It was released in 2007 as Kumi Koda’s 37th single.

The song features no backing vocals, showcasing only Kumi Koda’s voice.

It’s a heartrending track about being told goodbye and was used in a music.jp commercial.

The song was born from love advice she received from friends and fans.

A Journey Where Flowers BloomHarayuko66rank/position

A Journey Where Flowers Bloom

This commercial depicts a cool, refreshing scene of kawayuka—Kyoto’s iconic summer riverside terraces—while highlighting the crisp, calming taste of Iyemon.

The gentle smiles of Nao and Yuzu Aoki as they chat by the water, complemented by Iyemon, convey a real sense of relaxation.

Further accentuating the tranquil atmosphere shown in the visuals is Haru Yoko’s song “Hanasaku Tabiji.” It’s a serene yet grand piece that warms the heart, evoking the feeling of being moved by the sweeping views encountered on a journey.

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SMILEYOtsuka Ai67rank/position

Ai Otsuka / SMILY (Short Ver.)

It was featured in a deodorant commercial jingle and quickly drew widespread attention.

While most of their songs were about romance, they released a cheer song.

Its honest, straightforward lyrics are uplifting and serve as a supportive anthem that makes you feel like you can overcome difficulties with a smile.

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Ai Otsuka / Bye-Bye (Short Ver.)

It was released in 2009 as Ai Otsuka’s 19th single.

The song was issued as a re-cut single from the album LOVE LETTER and was used as the theme for Asahi Beer’s “Slat” commercial featuring Ai Otsuka.

It reached No.

8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

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Planetarium – Ai Otsuka (Full)

This is Ai Otsuka’s 10th single, “Planetarium,” released by avex trax in 2005.

Its calm melody is striking.

The song expresses a girlish, heartrending love.

It was used in a music.jp commercial.

Why is it that love is like this?Uno Misako (AAA)70rank/position

Misako Uno (AAA) / “Why Does Love Feel Like This” Music Video (short ver.)

This is Misako Uno from AAA’s solo debut single! It’s also well-known from the commercial as the winter campaign song for Lagunasia.

It’s a love song packed to the brim with the pain of heartbreak and unrequited love—one that will bring you to tears.

Making a beauty like her cry—what a bad guy, right?