We’ve picked out famous in-store background music. Introducing trending tracks and catchy tunes all at once.
These days, whether it’s a restaurant or an electronics store, you hear in-store BGM almost everywhere you go.
Many shops use commercial cable services to play popular songs from Japan and abroad, but quite a few use original tracks as well.
Among these BGMs, there are plenty of highly addictive tunes that have quietly gained popularity.
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of those catchy in-store BGMs all at once.
See if you can find any songs that have stuck in your memory!
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Pick-up of famous in-store BGM: A roundup introduction to trending and catchy songs (31–40)
The Friendly Weekend Song
At the Summit supermarket, there’s in-store BGM you can only hear on weekends.
It’s called “Nakayoshi Weekend Song.” Officially, it’s referred to as the “Weekend Service Theme Song,” and its lyrics—full of onomatopoeia—leave a comical impression that sticks in your head.
By the way, that’s not the only in-store BGM: in the mornings they play “The Don’t-Forget-to-Buy Song (Breakfast Edition),” and there’s also “The Summit Fan Song,” which serves as their theme song.
Give them all a listen! Each one has a different flavor and they’re a lot of fun.
Kusuri no Aoki theme song
Kusuri no Aoki is a drugstore chain with locations mainly in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Its in-store BGM has been getting attention for being “cool, city-pop style.” When you actually listen, you’ll notice how the futuristic, synthesizer-driven sound and a relaxed female vocal create a unique atmosphere you won’t find elsewhere.
The lyrics depict the changing seasons, while conveying how Kusuri no Aoki supports everyday life.
The subtle way this message is woven in is wonderful, isn’t it?
theme song
This upbeat, lively tune really tickles your shopping instincts! It’s the theme song for Maxvalu, the supermarket business operated by the AEON Group.
Since it’s a nationwide chain, many of you have probably heard it before.
The cheerful vocals and positive lyrics—encouraging us to “pile up happy feelings and make fun memories”—are a perfect match.
It’s the kind of song that brings a smile to your face.
Because it hasn’t been released for streaming or on CD, some people even visit the stores just to hear it.
HELLO, SOFMAP WORLD
Even inside Sofmap stores, which mainly sell personal computers, the store’s original BGM is played.
The song is titled “HELLO, SOFMAP WORLD,” a name that evokes the feel of a PC specialty store by riffing on the introductory programming phrase “hello, world.” The lyrics were written by Keisuke Yamakawa, who has worked on numerous anime songs, and the music was composed by Tetsuji Hayashi, known for many 1980s kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) hits.
Its catchy, memorable melody and uplifting, positive lyrics were crafted by heavyweights of the kayōkyoku world.
Weathercocks are nice, aren’t they?
At Komeri, a home improvement store chain with locations nationwide, this original theme song plays in the store at set times every day.
The song is titled “Weathercocks Are Nice,” a name inspired by Komeri’s logo.
A bright female vocal over a lively, rhythmic accompaniment leaves a strong impression.
The cheerful lyrics add to its charm, and the playful lines that combine a rooster’s crow with the store’s name will make you want to hum along.
The melody is catchy, too, so before you know it, it sticks in your head and won’t let go.
Picking Up Famous In-Store BGM: A Roundup of Trending and Catchy Songs (41–50)
Welcia theme songWerushia
Here is Welcia’s in-store BGM, which is a direct parody of “Under the Big Chestnut Tree.” When you’re shopping in the store, the music probably slips into your ears without you noticing—but what if it’s a song everyone knows? Your ears will surely perk up, wondering, “What’s the next lyric?” The adorably cute lyrics leave a strong impression and make you want to hum along! If you listen to this song over and over, you might even experience the strange phenomenon of Welcia’s lyrics popping into your head whenever you hear “Under the Big Chestnut Tree.”
Kojima It’s a Happy ‘Cheap’ World!
The in-store background music at Kojima, a major electronics retailer, has also become a hot topic for being “stuck in your head.” The title is “Kojima It’s a Happy ‘YASUI’ World!” It’s a track with a pleasant, march-like melody.
The lyrics repeat the title phrase while highlighting Kojima’s appeal, and they’re engaging thanks to features like double meanings.
The inclusion of children’s chants also helps make it especially memorable.