Male Singer-Songwriter CM Songs, Commercials, and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro81rank/position

Motohiro Hata – “Himawari no Yakusoku” Music Video

It’s one of Motohiro Hata’s signature songs, also known as the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon.

The song was used in NEXCO East Japan’s commercial titled “Protectors.” Released in 2014, it has remained a beloved staple for years.

The lyrics express a desire to always be with a dear friend, as well as a wish to become someone who can give kindness and warmth to others like that friend—sure to move your heart.

Listen to this song, and you’ll surely picture the wonderful friends around you.

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Hane Keisuke

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AiHata Motohiro82rank/position

Moto Hiro Hata – “Ai” Music Video

This commercial showcases Kirin Tokusei Lemon Sour against a backdrop where vibrant yellow stands out, while clearly highlighting its delicious taste.

It features Kento Kaku enjoying a lemon sour at sunset; the smile he shows evokes the rich flavor that supports a sense of happiness.

The song that further accentuates the calm atmosphere depicted in these visuals is Motohiro Hata’s “Ai.” With a composition where a soaring vocal rings out over a relaxed tempo, it conveys a sense of exhilaration within relaxation.

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DaydreamerHata Motohiro83rank/position

Daydreamer - Motohiro Hata

It’s a song included on Motohiro Hata’s fifth album, “Ao no Shōkei,” released in 2015.

The track was used in Daito Kentaku’s “Everyone’s Feelings” commercial, and Hata’s clear, expansive vocals make it especially memorable.

The album reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart.

Gift of the Holy NightHata Motohiro84rank/position

Motohiro Hata – “A Gift on the Holy Night” Music Video

Cold winters really make you crave a warm stew, don’t they? The Hokkaido Stew commercial from House Foods, a winter staple on TV, doubles that feeling.

The song featured in the commercial starring Tori Matsuzaka is by Motohiro Hata.

“A Gift on the Holy Night,” included on his album “Ao no Koukei,” not only has a beautiful melody but is filled with lyrics that directly evoke Christmas, letting you feel the season just by listening.

It’s a Christmas song brimming with love, about wanting to stay together at Christmas and long after.

Be sure to listen to it while enjoying a warm stew with someone special!

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SAKI

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Ah. There are moments that pass in an instant.Takehara Pisutoru85rank/position

Ah. There are moments that pass in an instant.

This is the “That Moment, Vitality (Bicycle)” version of Sumitomo Life’s ‘1UP’ series featuring Eita.

In it, Hajime Ueda, played by Eita, is riding a bicycle; as he waits at a traffic light, he looks at his wrist and smiles—thanks to his Apple Watch.

He can’t help grinning because he’s so pleased with the Apple Watch.

The CM song for this series is by Pistol Takehara.

This one is “Ah.

There Are Moments in a Flash.”

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utatane

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