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Female Singer-Songwriter CM Songs, Commercials, and Popular Song Rankings [2026]

We introduce a ranked selection of TV, radio, and web commercial songs created by female singer-songwriters.

Alongside the classic TV CM staples, this playlist is full of “I didn’t realize she sang this!” discoveries.

Playlist

Female Singer-Songwriter CM Songs, Commercials, and Popular Song Rankings [2026]
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1MomentLeina
MomentLeinaplay_arrow
The youth of high school students who devote themselves wholeheartedly to their club activities
2PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki
PIECE OF MY WISHImai Mikiplay_arrow
Yuriko Yoshitaka expresses challenge alongside Miki Imai’s song.
3Jin jin jingle bellMoritaka Chisato
Jin jin jingle bellMoritaka Chisatoplay_arrow
Song used in a Suntory commercial, a track by Chisato Moritaka
4Snow BlossomNakajima Mika
Snow BlossomNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
I'm moved by Mika Nakashima's heartbreaking song.
5Movin’ on without youUtada Hikaru
Movin' on without youUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Hikaru Utada, song from the Terrano commercial
6Tonight, dreams openYoshizawa Kayoko
Tonight, dreams openYoshizawa Kayoko
Promote the appeal of Beer Ball at Snack Koto
7MusicHirahara AyakaThe beautiful Huis Ten Bosch where roses are in full bloom.
8everlasting snowAimer
everlasting snowAimerplay_arrow
Aimer’s famous song that sings of Christmas happiness
9Beautiful worldAimer
Beautiful worldAimerplay_arrow
A song featuring Aimer's heartwarming vocals
10Beyond sorrowAimer
Beyond sorrowAimerplay_arrow
A song of determination to look ahead beyond sorrow
11threadAimer
threadAimerplay_arrow
Express the sense of home security through the everyday life of a mother and daughter
12Ultramarine skyAimer
Ultramarine skyAimerplay_arrow
Aimer's new song commercial supporting children's dreams
13A gentle feelingChara
A gentle feelingCharaplay_arrow
The classic song by the female singer-songwriter Chara
14The strong and fleeting onesCocco
The strong and fleeting onesCoccoplay_arrow
The powerful yet fleeting allure of Cocco’s songs
15Hee, hee, hee, hee,EPO
Hee, hee, hee, hee,EPOplay_arrow
Proposing a new way to use McDonald’s
16Maybe SomedayJYONGRI
Maybe SomedayJYONGRIplay_arrow
TV commercial for Alinamin R that resets fatigue
17Sand of the SkirtUA
Sand of the SkirtUAplay_arrow
The commercial for the mini car R2, with UA’s music and scenery
18LovelyUA
LovelyUAplay_arrow
Warm memories evoked by the Calpis commercial
19Let’s go see (someone).UA
Let's go see (someone).UAplay_arrow
Year-end JR Central commercial with a heartwarming story
20The sun in my hands, the moon in the palms of my heart.UA
The sun in my hands, the moon in the palms of my heart.UAplay_arrow
UA's captivating singing voice and musicality
21CHE.R.RYYUI
CHE.R.RYYUIplay_arrow
YUI’s love support song
22It’s My LifeYUI
It's My LifeYUIplay_arrow
YUI’s 18th single, a cheer song
23Andromedaaiko
Andromedaaikoplay_arrow
Aiko’s commercial song, a heart-touching track that reached No. 3 on the Oricon chart.
24two peopleaiko
two peopleaikoplay_arrow
aiko’s “Futari” is a heartrending love song.
25Mutual loveaiko
Mutual loveaikoplay_arrow
Collaboration between the Detective Conan movie and Spotify
26blue skyaiko
blue skyaikoplay_arrow
The blue sky in the Mercari commercial is a heartrending song about heartbreak.
27hugiri
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Hiyori Sakurada appears in the JR SKISKI commercial.
28Wingsmilet
Wingsmiletplay_arrow
The power of connection and the importance of supporting one another
29Lucky coloraimyon
Lucky coloraimyonplay_arrow
Encouragement from friends and the taste of Calpis bring out my true self.
30Rhythm 64aimyon
Rhythm 64aimyonplay_arrow
Aimyong’s moving new song portrays the struggles of life.
31figure; appearance; form; shape; 姿 (sugata) can mean a person’s figure/appearance, the shape/form of something, or a visible state / 姿を見せる = to show oneselfaimyon
figure; appearance; form; shape; 姿 (sugata) can mean a person’s figure/appearance, the shape/form of something, or a visible state/姿を見せる = to show oneself aimyonplay_arrow
Zexy commercial: visuals and song brimming with affection
32A Naked Heartaimyon
A Naked Heartaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon's 'Naked Heart' used in new Boss commercial
33Love Songsatō moka
Love Songsatō mokaplay_arrow
Supporting a mother’s love and a first smartphone debut
34It’s cute, you know.Koresawa
It’s cute, you know.Koresawaplay_arrow
CANMAKE 40th anniversary: the full joy of makeup
35earring on the right earKoresawa
earring on the right earKoresawaplay_arrow
A song depicting a heartbreak and memories of a piercing in the right ear
36Don’t cheat on me.Koresawa
Don't cheat on me.Koresawaplay_arrow
Reko-chan and Dog-kun promote Nissin Honmen
37At HomeNakajima Miyuki
At HomeNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
A poignant song by Miyuki Nakajima that reflects on her hometown
38era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
The beloved classic 'In This Town' continues to be cherished by people of all ages.
39foreignerKUBOTA Saki
foreignerKUBOTA Sakiplay_arrow
Saki Kubota’s debut single “Crisp Vertical 7”
40Let’s be in high spiritsNikaidou Kazumi
Let's be in high spiritsNikaidou Kazumiplay_arrow
Singer-songwriter Kazumi Nikaido ea…
41At all times.Inoue Sonoko
At all times.Inoue Sonokoplay_arrow
A female singer-songwriter from Kobe
42Growin’ UpIde Ayaka
Growin' UpIde Ayakaplay_arrow
Ayaka Ide’s uplifting song “Growin’ Up”
43As Time Goes ByYuga
As Time Goes ByYugaplay_arrow
“As Time Goes By” sung by Yuga
44On the bright main streetYuga
On the bright main streetYugaplay_arrow
Originally, the jazz musician Louis A...
45Over the RainbowHajime Chitose
Over the RainbowHajime Chitoseplay_arrow
Emissions reduction and Japanese-style customization in Colt’s commercial
46The Day I Become the Wind SomedayHajime Chitose
The Day I Become the Wind SomedayHajime Chitoseplay_arrow
Hitoto Yo's classic song that evokes the scenery of Okinawa
47A Journey Where Flowers BloomHarayuko
A Journey Where Flowers BloomHarayukoplay_arrow
A refreshing commercial featuring Nao and Aoki chatting on a riverside platform
48Over The RainbowŌhara Sakurako
Over The RainbowŌhara Sakurakoplay_arrow
Sakurako Ohara’s song is used in a MUSSE PLUTINUM commercial
49I love itŌhara Sakurako
I love itŌhara Sakurakoplay_arrow
Sakurako Ohara's pop commercial jingle
50I feel like cryingŌhara Sakurako
I feel like cryingŌhara Sakurakoplay_arrow
Sakurako Ohara’s singing and beauty are captivating.
51The Water is WideOhnuki Taeko
The Water is WideOhnuki Taekoplay_arrow
Gently portraying the Move Canbus and people’s everyday lives
52COLORSUtada Hikaru
COLORSUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
As Hikaru Utada’s 12th single, 2…
53Can’t Wait ‘Til ChristmasUtada Hikaru
Can't Wait 'Til ChristmasUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Hikaru Utada’s classic that sings of everyday life at Christmas
54Fight The BluesUtada Hikaru
Fight The BluesUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Music that supports strong, empowered women
55Mine or YoursUtada Hikaru
Mine or YoursUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Utada Hikaru’s new song creates a relaxed vibe.
56Play A Love SongUtada Hikaru
Play A Love SongUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Hikaru Utada appears in a natural mineral water commercial and also produced a song.
57TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
TOMORROW Mayuo Okamotoplay_arrow
A cheering song by Mayo Okamoto, a tune that resonates with the heart
58radianceOkamura Takako
radianceOkamura Takakoplay_arrow
Wash your hair with Merit and step into brighter days
59Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoiplay_arrow
Aoi Teshima’s “Letter to Tomorrow,” a moving song
60Embraced by the windTeshima Aoi
Embraced by the windTeshima Aoiplay_arrow
Aoi Teshima’s singing voice and gentle melodies soothe the heart.
61Kimiereyuka
Kimiereyukaplay_arrow
Encouragement commercial for exam-takers
62HOLIDAYSKimura Kaera
HOLIDAYSKimura Kaeraplay_arrow
A commercial showing Umajo (women horse racing fans) enjoying the racecourse
63Ready, set, go!Kimura Kaera
Ready, set, go!Kimura Kaeraplay_arrow
Children make families happy
64A winter fairy is melting a snowmanKimura Kaera
A winter fairy is melting a snowmanKimura Kaeraplay_arrow
NTT Docomo commercial: a winter dream with a song by Kaela Kimura
65ButterflyKimura Kaera
ButterflyKimura Kaeraplay_arrow
Kaela Kimura’s classic wedding song
66If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi
If I'm wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
A coming-of-age story of a boy who overcomes his fear of water
67The Refrain Is ScreamingMatsutōya Yumi
The Refrain Is ScreamingMatsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
The moving lyrics of the Mitsubishi Mirage commercial song
68Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato
Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisatoplay_arrow
Chisato Moritaka's friendship song gains popularity in commercials
69Blown by the windMoritaka Chisato
Blown by the windMoritaka Chisatoplay_arrow
Chisato Moritaka portrays the joys of traveling in Kyushu and Okinawa
70GibbsShiina Ringo
GibbsShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Merit Kids foam-type commercial introduction
71Life is full of dreams.Shiina Ringo
Life is full of dreams.Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
As the song Mitsuki Takahata sings in the Japan Post Insurance (Kanpo Seimei) commercial...
72ButterflySuiyōbi no Campanella
ButterflySuiyōbi no Campanellaplay_arrow
The got2b hair color commercial is light and upbeat.
73Seven Lucky GodsSuiyōbi no Campanella
Seven Lucky GodsSuiyōbi no Campanellaplay_arrow
A commercial introducing Hutmelt's gratin-style pizza.
74Boys & GirlsHamasaki Ayumi
Boys & GirlsHamasaki Ayumiplay_arrow
A McDonald’s commercial featuring Heisei-era fashion is causing a buzz
75CAROLSHamasaki Ayumi
CAROLSHamasaki Ayumiplay_arrow
Ayumi Hamasaki’s commercial song became a big hit.
76TrustHamasaki Ayumi
TrustHamasaki Ayumiplay_arrow
As Ayumi Hamasaki’s third single, 199…
77appearsHamasaki Ayumi
appearsHamasaki Ayumiplay_arrow
Ayumi Hamasaki’s limited-edition single, a commercial jingle
78is this LOVE?Hamasaki Ayumi
is this LOVE?Hamasaki Ayumiplay_arrow
A timeless, soul-stirring song about the pain of heartbreak
79Gently Singing ~Killing Me Softly with His Song~Watanabe Misato
Gently Singing ~Killing Me Softly with His Song~Watanabe Misatoplay_arrow
Cover of Misato Watanabe used in Nescafé commercial
80Summertime BluesWatanabe Misato
Summertime BluesWatanabe Misatoplay_arrow
My first original song: a bright yet bittersweet classic
81kabedon to the faceMayumura Chiaki
kabedon to the faceMayumura Chiakiplay_arrow
A promotional product commercial for Cup Noodles Pro
82Tonight is a Hearty PartyTakeuchi Mariya
Tonight is a Hearty PartyTakeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
Music for a Christmas party
83Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya
Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
KFC commercial song for the Christmas season
84Cheer upTakeuchi Mariya
Cheer upTakeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
Mariya Takeuchi’s song was originally sung by Hiroko Yakushimaru.
85Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya
Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
An advertisement where celebrities toast in a Maruefu commercial
86Be strongNishino Kana
Be strongNishino Kanaplay_arrow
An uplifting anthem that inspires forward-looking courage
87Best FriendNishino Kana
Best FriendNishino Kanaplay_arrow
A graduation song filled with feelings for a friend
88Dear…Nishino Kana
Dear…Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino sang about the love in a long-distance relationship.
89PopNishino Kana
PopNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino's commercial song, a lively and uplifting track
90I miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kana
I miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s popular single, an emotionally rich song from the heart
91daughterSekitori Hana
daughterSekitori Hanaplay_arrow
Hana Sekitori is a singer and writer from Yokohama.
92Only oneAoba Ichiko
Only oneAoba Ichikoplay_arrow
Depicting a couple’s bond through a late wife’s memento Suica
93Song of Café au LaitMINMI
Song of Café au LaitMINMIplay_arrow
Glico Cafe au Lait CM Song: Parenting Relatable Moments
94jam(with iri)milet
jam(with iri)miletplay_arrow
Security support with Canon's ICT technology
95Hold me in the great skyUtada Hikaru
Hold me in the great skyUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Hikaru Utada Resumes Activities as an R&B Singer
96My RevolutionWatanabe Misato
My RevolutionWatanabe Misatoplay_arrow
Tetsuya Komuro’s classic song gives people courage.
97friendNishino Kana
friendNishino Kanaplay_arrow
A beautiful song by Kana Nishino that sings of friendship
98I like you.Nishino Kana
I like you.Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino provides her new song “Kimi ga Suki” for a commercial