Ranking of Commercial Songs and Popular Tracks by Male Japanese Artists [2026]

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Masaharu Fukuyama – Let’s Become a Family (Full ver.)

Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Kazoku ni Narou yo” was released in 2014 and included on the album HUMAN.

Centered around acoustic guitar and piano, its gentle sound, combined with his tender, conversational vocal delivery, conveys a sense of warmth.

The lyrics express a desire to live as a family, depicting an ideal image of family and the wish to become that way, which is deeply moving.

As a commercial song, it was used in a SoftBank ad highlighting initiatives to address social issues, presenting a forward-looking message about making the future better.

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Masaharu Fukuyama – 25th Anniversary Debut Live Footage Digest

It was Masaharu Fukuyama’s 26th single, released in 2010.

The song was used in a commercial for Toshiba’s REGZA LCD TVs, and is notable for its positive lyrics about how, even when you feel lost or lose confidence, you have no choice but to believe in the self that has worked hard up to now.

Fukuyama himself described it as “a song that exudes the worn-out vibe of someone in their forties.”

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Masaharu Fukuyama “Lover”

福山雅治の8枚目のシングルとして1993年に発売されました。作詞・作曲は福山雅治が手掛けており、Panasonic コンポ「SC-CH505<レスティ>」CMソングに起用されました。福山雅治の初期を代表する名バラードになっています。

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Masaharu Fukuyama – Beloved (Full ver.)

This is a ballad about parting with someone precious.

Released under KOH+, the duo of Masaharu Fukuyama and Kou Shibasaki, it was later self-covered by Fukuyama.

The song portrays a pure and heartrending love in which one sacrifices oneself to protect a beloved.

Released in October 2008, it gained attention as the theme song for the film “The Devotion of Suspect X.” It was also used in a commercial for Toshiba’s REGZA LCD TVs.

This is a recommended track for those grieving the loss of someone dear or those who wish to give everything for the one they love.

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Masaharu Fukuyama – Sakurazaka (Full ver.)

Masaharu Fukuyama’s 15th single “Sakurazaka.” It’s a work that depicts a sweet and bittersweet story.

In 2017, it was used as a limited-time commercial song for Asahi Super Dry.

It’s a classic spring song that conjures up images of cherry blossoms fluttering down.

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Ayaka & Daichi Miura / “Heart Up” Music Video

This is a song whose harmony, woven by Ayaka and Daichi Miura’s voices, resonates deeply.

Featured in a Tokyo Metro commercial, it’s beloved across generations.

The lyric “I’m done with getting hurt” leaves a strong impression, offering courage to overcome past pain and take a new step forward.

Released in February 2018, the piece carries a message that stirs the hearts of those in love.

The duo’s standout vocal work warmly envelops listeners.

It’s a perfect track for the commute home from work or school, when you want to soothe a tired heart.

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Kobukuro – WINDING ROAD (Ayaka × Kobukuro)

This is a song by Ayaka and Kobukuro, widely loved as the theme for the Nissan Cube commercial, that sings of life’s hardships and hopes.

It gently conveys the courage to push forward along life’s winding road and the hope for a small light waiting ahead.

With deep messages about the importance of loving something with an honest heart, and the new possibilities that appear when you let go of attachments and open your heart, this work became a major hit upon its release in February 2007, reaching No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

When facing difficulties or taking a new step forward, it will quietly give you a push and guide you toward joy.