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

SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu96rank/position

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.

Heart UpAyaka & Miura Daichi97rank/position

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.

WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro98rank/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 Yuu99rank/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.

Eternal, unchanging loveOda Tetsurō100rank/position

Unchanging Love Forever — Tetsuro Oda

The song from Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s “Pocari Sweat” commercial.

In 1992, the commercial that used this song featured Sae Isshiki, who was 15 at the time.

It’s a refreshing and bright song, yet tinged with a certain sadness.

Tetsuro Oda composed it for his older brother, who passed away at a young age.