Classic and Latest Wedding Songs | Popular J‑Pop for Weddings and Receptions
BGM is indispensable for setting the mood at weddings and receptions—whether for welcoming guests, the couple’s entrance, the toast, and more.
When it comes to wedding songs, many people struggle to choose the right tracks for each scene.
In this article, we’ve selected from among the many popular wedding songs those that are actually used frequently at real ceremonies.
As you listen, try imagining your ideal atmosphere and flow—like “I want a flashy entrance scene,” or “I want the letter to my parents to be especially moving.”
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Classic and Current Wedding Songs | Popular J‑Pop for Weddings and Receptions (71–80)
Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
There are also lyrics like: “Wherever you are, I always make you smile” [どこにいようともボクはいつでもキミを笑顔にするよ], “Wherever you are, I’m always by your side” [どこにいようともボクはキミのそばにいるから], “Whatever you say, I’ll accept everything you say” [キミの言うことならすべて], and “I promise you ‘forever’ right now” [ボクは今キミに永遠を約束するよ].
I often hear people say they’ve decided to play this song at their wedding.
I think the style of the song is perfect for weddings as well.
WEDDING SONGOUTER-TRIBE
OUTER-TRIB is a rock band from Osaka Prefecture that made its major debut in 2010.
The vocalist, Tatsushi Ikuta, has a beautiful high-tone voice that is very appealing and matches this classic wedding song perfectly.
Wedding MarchQ;indivi
Among Qindivi’s covers of Disney songs and wedding songs, this is their biggest wedding song.
Sparkling and adorable, it has overwhelming support from women.
As the title includes ‘Wedding March,’ it’s a classic choice for weddings, especially for the entrance.
JOY！SMAP
If you just want to get hyped and liven up the venue, this is the song I recommend.
It was also used as a TV drama theme song, so I think many people will recognize it.
There’s choreography too, so if you can gather a big group to dance, I’m sure it’ll get everyone excited.
Lion HeartSMAP
It was released in 2000 as SMAP’s 32nd single.
The song was used as the theme for the Nippon TV drama “Food Fight,” starring former member Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and became SMAP’s second million-selling single.
The lyrics were written by novelist Shinji Nojima, and the song—imbued with a man’s feelings for a woman—was created with the motif of “a male lion desperately risking its life to protect the female.”
Zutto (feat. HAN-KUN & TEE)SPICY CHOCOLATE
This song, which became a hot topic when it was featured in an NTT Docomo commercial in 2013, is the ultimate love song from a collaboration between reggae artist HAN-KUN of Shonan no Kaze and TEE.
Its bittersweet melody and passionate lyrics make it a perfect fit for weddings.
I will love you for the next 100 years.Sonar Pocket
This is Sonar Pocket’s second digital single released in 2011.
As the title suggests, it’s the ultimate love song that straightforwardly expresses the resolve to keep loving for the next 100 years and heartfelt feelings for a special person.
It’s a perfect track for a wedding setting.