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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[Including SKISKI] Summary of JR’s Commercial Songs (31–40)
Can’t Stop Fallin’ in Loveglobe
This is globe’s seventh single, released in 1996.
Tetsuya Komuro wrote and composed the song.
It sold over 1.
3 million copies and has become one of globe’s signature tracks.
It was used as the campaign song for JR East’s “JR ski ski.”
Let's go see (someone).Hanaregumi
UA’s 2023 track “Aini Ikou,” created for JR Central’s “Let’s Go See Them” campaign.
In JR Central’s commercial “Let’s Go—Someone’s Waiting,” starring Yuriko Yoshitaka, a cover version of the song by Hanaregumi is featured.
The arrangement is handled by mabanua, a prolific producer of numerous songs.
The lyrics, packed with the bubbly excitement of going to meet someone you want to see, make it a perfect travel companion! You can also catch a brief moment of Yuriko Yoshitaka’s singing in the commercial—don’t miss it.
My Favorite (My Favorite Things)Tokyo Shiokoji
“My Favorite Things,” a song from the musical The Sound of Music, is not only featured in the show but also known as a jazz standard.
In this JR Central “Yes, let’s go to Kyoto” commercial, you can enjoy an arrangement by Tokyo Shiokouji.
It perfectly captures the atmosphere of a Kyoto morning.
I LOVE YOUYutaka Ozaki
It was released in 1991 as Yutaka Ozaki’s 11th single.
Even after his death, this classic has been covered and passed down by many artists.
It has been featured in numerous commercials, and in 1991 it was also used as the CM song for JR Tokai’s “Fight! Express.”
If I'm wrapped in kindnessYumi Arai
It was released in 1974 as Yumi Arai’s third single.
The arrangements differ between the single and the album, and the album version was used as the ending theme song for the film Kiki’s Delivery Service.
In 2005, it was featured in JR East’s “Suica Campaign” commercial, the “Suica and Me” edition.
[Including SKISKI] Summary of JR CM Songs (41–50)
Beautiful city ~ Let’s do our best, We love KOBE ~Eri Hiramatsu
It was released in 1995 as Eri Hiramatsu’s 16th single.
The song was unveiled as the campaign anthem for Kobe’s post-earthquake recovery effort “Ganbaroya! WE LOVE KOBE,” following the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
It was also used as the CM song for the resumption of JR West’s tourism campaign “Santo Monogatari,” which had been temporarily suspended due to the disaster.
My Way (Arrangement)NOT WONK
“My Way,” featured in JR East’s 2018 commercial “History of Transformation,” is a version arranged by NOT WONK, a rock band from Hokkaido, of Frank Sinatra’s signature song.
Departing from the original’s relaxed, majestic feel, this take is crafted with a stylish, cool, urban vibe.
Its refreshing sound, brimming with excitement and a sense of speed, is sure to make you think, “All right, let’s head out now!”