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[I want to hear it again!] Songs from Suntory commercials. Popular commercial jingles

Suntory sells a wide variety of beverages, including tea, alcoholic drinks, coffee, and water.

When you watch TV, you often see a lot of commercials for Suntory products.

The songs featured in these commercials frequently become a hot topic, with a wide range of tracks used—from popular J-pop to classic Western hits.

In this article, we’ll introduce all the songs that have been used in Suntory commercials.

See if you can find any track that caught your ear in a commercial!

[Listen Again!] Songs from Suntory commercials: Popular commercial songs (21–30)

Suntory Draft Beer “My San Nama Mug 2” Version

Like the flow of a riverKiyosaku (MONGOL800 / UKULELE GYPSY)

This commercial introduces the “MY Sun Draft Beer Mug” campaign, where you can get your own personal mug, and as the second installment, it also highlights the differences from the previous campaign.

While Kento Yamazaki submits his entry, Mone Kamishiraishi and Kenji Sakaguchi watch over him and chime in, creating a lively, cheerful atmosphere.

Adding even more brightness to the footage is the song “Kawa no Nagare no You ni” performed by Kiyosaku.

Unlike Hibari Misora’s original, the band arrangement and powerful vocals make a strong impression, clearly conveying a fresh sense of fun.

Suntory Funwari Kyogetsu “Amazing” Version

Today, with youYamada Masashi (The Back Horn)

Masashi Yamada – Today, With You [Lyric Video]
Today, with youYamada Masashi (The Back Horn)

This commercial promotes how Fuwari Kyogetsu leads to everyday relaxation, conveyed through Satomi Ishihara’s presence.

Here, she engages in a casual talk themed around daydreams, and you can feel the fun from the way she speaks clearly with a gentle smile.

The song that emphasizes the calm atmosphere of the footage is “Kyo, Kimi to,” sung by Masashi Yamada of THE BACK HORN.

The raspy vocals layered over the acoustic sound are striking, and together with the lyrics that seem to depict ordinary daily life, they create a warm feeling.

[Want to listen again!] Suntory’s commercial songs. Popular commercial tunes (31–40)

Suntory Suntory Draft Beer “Hajimari no Ao” (The Blue of Beginnings) Version

I look up as I walkKawai Yūmi

Walk looking up Sakamoto Kyu — with lyrics
I look up as I walkKawai Yūmi

This commercial promotes the refreshing taste of Suntory Draft Beer through visuals that primarily use blue tones and through the relaxed presence of Yuumi Kawai.

It’s a simple concept in which Kawai walks slowly while singing, and that expression conveys a sense of reassurance about the delicious flavor.

The song Yuumi Kawai sings in the footage, which further highlights the calm atmosphere, is “Ue o Muite Arukou.” Known as a song by Kyu Sakamoto, it gently expresses the importance of maintaining a positive outlook.

Suntory The Peel: “The Peel Strikes Back — A Big Hit”

I Got YouJames Brown

James Brown – I Got You (I Feel Good) (Visualizer)
I Got YouJames Brown

This is an introductory commercial for The Peel, a sour made from lemon peel.

The three familiar faces from this product’s ads appear, shown playing darts.

The sophisticated combination of suits, darts, and James Brown’s “I Got You” creates a very grown-up vibe that seems to symbolize the flavor of the product.

The background music, “I Got You,” is one of his signature songs, released in 1965.

Riding on a funky performance, the song proclaims feeling on top of the world, and just listening to it really lifts your spirits, doesn’t it?

Suntory Perfect Suntory Beer “My Way of Drinking”

Dschinghis KhanDschinghis Khan

Dschinghis Khan – Dschinghis Khan (ZDF Starparade 14.06.1979)
Dschinghis KhanDschinghis Khan

The three people enjoying beer deliciously while eating Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) at a restaurant are Masato Sakai, Koji Yamamoto, and Nao.

They’re fully enjoying their meal with the happy combination of meat, rice, and beer.

The reason they can enjoy it so much is that the beer they’re drinking has zero carbs! The BGM is “Dschinghis Khan,” in reference to the Genghis Khan dish they’re eating—a song performed by a West German group in 1978.

Suntory Kodawari Sakaba “That Master’s Tavern” Version

Drifters’ tongue twistersZa Dorifutāzu

Drifters’ Tongue Twisters – The Drifters
Drifters’ tongue twistersZa Dorifutāzu

This is a commercial introducing the Lemon Sour and Tako-Highball from Suntory’s Kodawari Sakaba series.

In the ad, Kazunari Ninomiya appears as an izakaya owner, personally making and serving the Lemon Sour and Tako-Highball.

By focusing on the deliciousness of each product, this commercial makes their great taste almost tangible!

Suntory Single Malt Whisky Yamazaki: “Let’s Dream Long.” (version)

Sleep with endiveAoba Ichiko

Ichiko Aoba – Asleep Among Endives (Sleeping with Endives)
Sleep with endiveAoba Ichiko

This commercial for Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky opens with footage of mist-shrouded, dreamlike mountains and rivers.

In narration by Ichiko Aoba, it reflects on how, while the pace of everyday life in modern society has quickened, there are still things that can only be attained by looking far ahead and taking time.

The ad introduces the Yamazaki Distillery’s more than 100 years of continuous, high-quality whisky making.

The background music is Aoba’s 2021 release “Sleep with Endive,” a track marked by her pure, memorable singing voice that evokes an almost mystical atmosphere.