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

WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro99rank/position

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.

Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu100rank/position

Yū Takahashi’s directorial debut MV “Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day” — Omokuri Director Edit Version (Short Size)

It was released in 2015 as Yu Takahashi’s 12th major single.

The song was used in the Daihatsu “Cast Activa” commercial, and its catchy chorus left a strong impression.

The music video also drew attention because Takahashi himself directed it, and the song was later covered by the female singer-songwriter Rihwa.