JR’s CM song roundup, including SKISKI and more
When it comes to JR commercials, there are all kinds: ones that showcase beautiful footage of tourist spots around Japan, ones that capture trains in motion, and of course the classic “JR SKISKI” series that appears every winter!
These commercials use music that perfectly matches their imagery—gentle tracks that highlight the beauty of the visuals, or upbeat tunes that convey the exhilarating speed of a train.
Many of the songs featured in the “JR SKISKI” series go on to become beloved winter staples, so there are quite a few standout CM tracks.
In this article, we’ll introduce all the songs that have been used in JR commercials so far.
You’re sure to find those buzzworthy tracks or the ones you heard in a CM and couldn’t get out of your head.
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Love Latersumika
This is a commercial introducing the convenience of Smart EX, the Shinkansen’s online reservation service.
In the new “Easy! Change Reservations” edition, it highlights how you can easily and freely modify your reserved Shinkansen tickets right on your smartphone.
Since travel often comes with sudden plan changes, it’s a truly welcome feature.
The background music is “Love Later” by sumika, included on their 2025 album “Vermillion’s.” With its mellow vibe, the song charmingly portrays love through letters.
We are!Hiroshi Kitadani
This is a commercial announcing a collaboration campaign between the hugely popular anime One Piece and the Sanyo Shinkansen.
It introduces that, starting in April 2025, special-design Shinkansen trains themed around One Piece will be in service.
There will be three different train designs, and the onboard chime will feature “We Are!”, with onboard announcements voiced by the One Piece voice actors.
It’s a can’t-miss campaign for anime fans and railway enthusiasts alike.
Original song (Winter is a reward, Winter is the best reward, Winter’s reward, Let’s go to Tohoku, Winter’s reward)Mayu Matsuoka
This commercial features actress Mayu Matsuoka embarking on a Tohoku trip with two other women.
The visuals beautifully capture the rich allure of Tohoku’s nature.
The music is an original track for the ad, and the clear, airy female vocals pair wonderfully with the snowy scenery.
It even makes you think, maybe I’ll go to Tokyo this winter.
240 Million EyesHiromi Go
Released in 1984 as Hiromi Go’s landmark 50th single.
The song was chosen as the campaign song for “Exotic Japan,” the final campaign by the Japanese National Railways (JNR), the predecessor of the JR Group.
It has become one of Hiromi Go’s signature songs.
Hymn to Love with stringsTokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra’s “Hymne à l’amour with strings” has been selected for JR West’s commercial “Connected Hokuriku,” commemorating the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension between Kanazawa and Tsuruga.
The song was originally by French chanteuse Édith Piaf and has been covered in Japan by artists such as Fubuki Koshiji and Akihiro Miwa.
In Japanese lyrics, it portrays a passionate love that wishes to spend a lifetime together with the beloved.
That sentiment is colored brightly and poppily, yet gently, by Skapara’s horn tones and the sound of the strings.
Hymn to Love with stringsTokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
In the JR West commercial “Connecting Hokuriku” featuring Ayami Nakajo, the ad announces the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line from Kanazawa to Tsuruga.
It’s a lively spot showcasing a rapid succession of scenes from Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui along the route.
The BGM is Hymne à l’amour performed by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.
The original song was sung by Édith Piaf, and in Japan the cover by Fubuki Koshiji is well known.
While the song is known for its beautiful, moving melody, Ska-Para’s performance arranges it into a bright and cheerful atmosphere.
Original songIshii Yuko
A commercial jingle by Yuko Ishii.
Born in 1975, she graduated from the Composition Department of Tokyo College of Music.
She studied under Shigeaki Saegusa, learning orchestration and big band arranging, then changed jobs to a TV sound effects company and a commercial music production company.
She became independent at 26 and continues to compose a wide range of music, mainly for commercials.