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Compilation of in-store supermarket BGM: from the Call-In-kun jingle to original tracks, all in one place

Supermarkets are indispensable for our day-to-day shopping.

You probably have a few regular stores you visit, and among the background music they play, aren’t there some tunes that stick in your head?

Sometimes you’ll hear in-store arrangements of popular J-pop songs, but there are also original tracks made just for that supermarket, or that distinctive “po po—po po po po” melody—there’s a wide variety of in-store BGM out there.

In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of supermarket in-store BGM tracks that will make you think, “I’ve heard this before!” and bring a little smile to your face.

Compilation of supermarket in-store BGM. A grand gathering from Yobikomi-kun to original songs (71–80)

Farewell Waltz

Farewell Waltz - Auld Lang Syne
Farewell Waltz

The “Farewell Waltz” that plays right before closing time in various commercial facilities is a song whose somewhat lonely melody makes you feel it’s time to go.

However, many people may mistakenly remember this closing-time BGM as “Hotaru no Hikari.” Both pieces do originate from the same Scottish folk song, “Auld Lang Syne,” but the closing-time BGM is considered to be the “Farewell Waltz” that appeared in a scene from the film Waterloo Bridge.

The song was used in a dance scene in the movie, and because that scene took place near closing time, the track came to be adopted as closing-time BGM.

The fact that its rhythm differs from that of “Auld Lang Syne” and “Hotaru no Hikari” is another point that proves the BGM is the “Farewell Waltz.”

King of Bananas! Sweetly Ripe Kingōsama

King of Bananas. Kanjuku-Oh “The King’s Dance” Full Chorus Ver.
King of Bananas! Sweetly Ripe Kingōsama

This is the theme song for Amajuku-Oh, a brand whose very name—The King of Bananas—conveys confidence and passionate love for bananas.

The song feels like it traces the journey of a banana as it ripens, and it even makes you feel grateful for the banana that finally reaches your hands.

The sound is striking too, with a powerful electric guitar reminiscent of Group Sounds adding vigor to the track.

Overall, it has a bright, cheerful vibe, so if you heard it in the store, you might just find yourself picking up a banana without thinking.

DZ Mart

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DZ Mart is a supermarket operated by Daizen Co., Ltd.

With locations throughout Hokkaido, it’s a familiar store for many residents.

The in-store BGM at DZ Mart features a soothing sound and a light, upbeat melody that’s very pleasant to listen to.

The song is performed by SINON, a singer from Aomori Prefecture, whose gentle voice matches the track perfectly.

The lyrics, which express feelings for loved ones such as family and partners, are also wonderful, so be sure to pay attention to the words as you listen.

PLANT

ENJOY YOUR LIEE!EMILAND

PLANT Image Song “ENJOY YOUR LIFE!” [PLANT ver.]
ENJOY YOUR LIEE!EMILAND

One of the image songs for PLANT, a supermarket that operates stores across a wide area including the Kinki and Chugoku regions with Fukui Prefecture at its center, is “ENJOY YOUR LIEE!”.

Focusing on prices—an aspect that helps when choosing a supermarket—the lyrics clearly express its great bargains.

The passionate feel of the sound and vocals is also striking, and the soul music–like atmosphere adds a sense of power.

Even while singing about the familiar theme of low prices, its powerful structure draws you in before you know it.

Olympics

Tokoton Rhythm

Olympic new theme song ‘Tokoton Rhythm’
Tokoton Rhythm

Its Olympic Theme Song is “Tokoton Rhythm,” created for the supermarket and discount store chain operating mainly in the Kanto region centered on Tokyo.

The song highlights the brand’s major appeal to users—being “thoroughly cheap”—conveying both value and a light, breezy feel.

The airy rhythm and sound that match the titular “Tokoton” are also key points, evoking a positive atmosphere.

It’s a track that seems to express the wish for customers to first pick up products and feel the savings, and to keep using the stores going forward.