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[Western Music] Commercial Songs I Often Hear Recently [2026]

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

The rule that a song becomes popular after being featured in a commercial hasn’t changed, past or present.

When a song is used in a well-received commercial and goes viral along with it—that’s a classic winning pattern.

For those who want to quickly check out these talked-about CM tracks, this article introduces Western songs featured in buzzworthy commercials!

With foreign songs, it can be hard to figure out the track when you don’t understand the lyrics—but we generally include both the actual commercial footage and the song’s music video, so it should be easy to check.

We update this article regularly with the latest information, so be sure to bookmark it!

[Western Music] CM Songs I’ve Been Listening to a Lot Recently [2026] (241–250)

[Coca-Cola] Christmas Commercial: 'Anyone Can Be Santa Claus'

I Could be Santa ClauseCeleste

Coca-Cola’s commercial aired for Christmas, titled “Everyone Is Surely Santa Claus.” It depicts a city overflowing with Santas, set to Ceteris’s song “I Could be Santa Clause” in the background.

The lyrics convey the message that “anyone can be Santa Claus.” It’s interesting how the structure lets you understand the story when watched together with the commercial.

It seems there are no plans to release it as a single, but I’d love to hear the full version.

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SoftBank “Paytoku: Easy 2 Steps!” / “Paytoku: Earn More!”

Soul Bossa NovaQuincy Jones

Soul Bossa Nova

Soul Bossa NovaQuincy Jones

This is a commercial introducing Paytoku, a pricing plan that lets you rack up lots of points.

It explains that simply subscribing to Paytoku boosts your PayPay point rebate rate, helping you accumulate points surprisingly fast.

The lively rhythm of Quincy Jones’s “Soul Bossa Nova,” a familiar tune in SoftBank commercials, also leaves a strong impression.

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Daiwa Securities Group “TODAY IS THE DAY” Version

JumpVan Halen

Van Halen – Jump (Official Music Video) [HD]

JumpVan Halen

With the message that if you’re going to move, today is the time, Daiwa Securities Group sends encouragement to those about to begin something new.

The footage emphasizes the powerful first step and the momentum of breaking into a run, conveying a determination to carve out the future.

The grand, exhilarating sound of “Jump” also communicates a sense of hope heading toward a bright future.

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Hayate TV commercial: “Green Tea That Makes You Want to Scream — Rui Hachimura” version

Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer

Livin' On A PrayerBon Jovi

Bon Jovi, a quintessential American hard rock band with immense popularity in Japan, released the 1986 single “Livin’ on a Prayer,” which was used as the theme song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ commercial “Screaming Green Tea: Rui Hachimura” for Satsu.

Its impactful intro, featuring a talk box, delivered a major shock to rock fans of the time and has been remembered as an innovative classic that signaled the evolution of hard rock.

With its catchy chorus melody that matches the atmosphere of the commercial, it’s a timeless rock tune.

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Asahi Beer GINON “GINON is a big hit” version

L-O-V-ENat King Cole

Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E (Lyric Video)

L-O-V-ENat King Cole

This is a commercial for GINON, a lemon sour made with gin, launched by Asahi Beer.

The ad shows a GINON tasting event where many alcohol enthusiasts savor GINON and enjoy its delicious flavor.

The background music features an arranged version of Nat King Cole’s signature song “L-O-V-E.” The gentle yet light female vocals bring a charm that’s different from the original.

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