Catchy Showa-era commercial jingles. Introducing famous songs recently featured in commercials, too!

From the Showa era to the present day, countless commercials have aired, and among them are many catchy jingle songs that you just can’t get out of your head.

In this article, we’ll introduce not only original CM songs that were frequently heard back then, but also classic Showa-era hits that have been featured in commercials over the years.

We’ve selected tracks not only from Showa-era commercials, but also songs that were newly used in ads during the Heisei and Reiwa periods.

For those who remember the time, it’s nostalgic; for younger listeners, it feels fresh.

We’ve put together a playlist you can enjoy, so please have a great time exploring it.

Playlist

Catchy Showa-era commercial jingles. Introducing famous songs recently featured in commercials, too!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic song “Ii Hi Tabidachi” (A Fine Day for a Journey)
2	Heart of the blue sky (No me? More no!)Sazan Ōrusutāzu		Bond between Southern All Stars' classic song and the Mitsuya Cider commercial
3	Dream FlowerEn Hiroshi		Hiroshi Madoka, a TV personality, and his signature song “Musōka” (Dream Flower)
4	A Member of the Fire Brigaderattsuandosutā		Rats & Star’s “Megumi no Hito” became a hit as a commercial jingle.
5	Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko		Creating places of belonging with Yamaha Seishun Pops
6	SWEET MEMORYSMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s classic song “SWEET MEMORIES”
7	Ruby RingTerao Akira		Introduction to Akira Terao’s farewell song
8	Right now, you’re shining brightlySaitō Tetsuo		The commercial song featuring Mikako Miyazaki has been elevated into a full track.
9	Your eyes are 10,000 voltsHoriuchi Takao		Alice Horiuchi’s smash-hit song “Spread Your Wings”
10	Hee, hee, hee, hee,EPO		A commercial where Aoi Miyazaki eats McDonald’s new spring menu items
11	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic Christmas song, a heart-stirring masterpiece
12	Chuo FreewayArai Yumi		Toyota commercial 'Departure' features a collaboration between Takuya Kimura and Takeshi Kitano.
13	Love MemoryMatsuzaki Shigeru		Matsuzaki’s classic song “Memory of Love” became a big hit.
14	You are more beautiful than a rose.Fuse Akira		Akira Fuse's classic song 'You Are More Beautiful Than a Rose'
15	foreignerKUBOTA Saki		Saki Kubota’s signature song “Ihōjin” became a hit.
16	Time, stop.Yazawa Eikichi		Shiseido commercial song “Toki yo Tomare” (“Time, Please Stop”), a classic that portrays summer romance
17	I can surely say that.Arai Yumi		A classic song by Yumi Arai features in Asahi Soft Drinks' commercial.
18	HERO (The time to become a hero is now)Kai Band		Kai Band's commercial jingle became a big hit.
19	awakeningIju Kayo		The famous song from the Nescafé commercial, “Dabada.”
20	Good Time for LoveWatanabe Sadao		Sadao Watanabe captivates in a UCC commercial
21	Mirage ThemeGodaigo		Mitsubishi Mirage commercial song, 70s rock style
22	Among the seasonsMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s famous song featured in the Glico commercial
23	Chelsea’s SongShimonzu		Chelsea CM song, sung by artists through the years
24	bullseyeYamamoto Rinda		Uniqlo commercial featuring Atsuto Uchida and Haruka Ayase
25	The Tree of HitachiAsa Kōtarō, Hide Yuuki, Shingāzu Surī		The iconic song from Hitachi’s commercial series “The Hitachi Tree” transcends generations.
26	Sekisui House SongSurī Gureisesu		Sekisui House commercial song by The Three Graces
27	Astro BoyTakasai Tatsuo		Masahiro Motoki Turns 60, Iyemon Tokucha Commercial
28	Original song		Hatoya Hotel commercial: showcasing its charm with a fun, upbeat song
29	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		A classic by Takako Okamura, an uplifting song of dreams and courage
30	Song of the Blue CloudsMorita Kōichi		Koichi Morita, a singer known for the song Seiun (Blue Clouds)
31	Song of Milk Soap		A nostalgic commercial that conveys the gentle touch of Cow Brand Soap through song.
32	From the Orange Village to Springririi		From the Orange Village to spring, depicting the exhilaration of spring
33	What was happiness again?Akashiya Sanma		A heartwarming commercial song by the comedian Sanma
34	Yodobashi Camera Song		Yodobashi Camera’s theme song is based on a folk song
35	Wansaka GirlHirota Mieko		Hit songs by the Western pop cover singer Mieko Hirota
36	Kappa KizakuraKusunoki Toshie		Showa-era commercial jingle, the Kizakura Kappa is memorable.
37	Windday, Taking You AlongTHE ALFEE		A commercial that expresses the passion and exhilaration of summer in Okinawa
38	Stop the night once moreSakiya Kenjirō		Lighthouse commercial and Kenjirō Sakiya’s classic song
39	radianceOkamura Takako		Wash your hair with Merit and step into brighter days
40	At HomeNakajima Miyuki		A poignant song by Miyuki Nakajima that reflects on her hometown
41	Sexual Violet No. 1Kuwana Masahiro		Masahiro Kuwana scores a hit with 'Sexual Violet'.
42	I feel Coke 87Satō Chikuyoshi		Showa-era classic Coca-Cola commercial draws renewed attention
43	Morning of PartingPedoro & Kapurishasu		A breakup morning is a powerful kayōkyoku song
44	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		Kome Kome Club’s exhilarating adventure song
45	Lonely Tropical FishWink		Expressing the evolution of music in a Panasonic commercial
46	Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii		Pink Lady's signature summer song
47	Ngoma PartyWatanabe Sadao		A commercial that conveys how the Yamaha Towny is a bike everyone admires.
48	Dance, fish.Yamashita Tatsuro		A refreshing commercial featuring Yuriko Ishida and the sea of Okinawa
49	Kanda Riverkaguya hime		Lyrics that look back on memories with a lover resonate with listeners
50	As long as the sun is in the skynishikino akira		Popular kayōkyoku hits representing Akira Nishikino
51	Love Dial 6700Fingā 5		Finger Five’s representative hit song of the 1980s
52	My boyfriend is left-handed.Asaoka Megumi		A pop hit that sings of love for her left-handed boyfriend
53	youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran		A signature song that deftly captures the feelings of youth
54	Yoko of the Port, Yokohama, YokosukaDaun Taun Bugiugi Bando		“Minato no Yōko, Yokohama, Yokosuka” is a song released in 1975.
55	The season the sun gave usaoi sankakujougi		A signature youth folk song by Aoi Sankaku Jōgi
56	A café in a student districtGARO		GARO’s “Coffee Shop in the Student District” is a big hit song
57	To say goodbyebiriibanban		To Say Goodbye, a Representative Song of Billy BanBan
58	Cut me some slack!Koizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s memorable commercial song, lingering in the heart